PERNEM, Feb. 28 -- In response to the inquiry report submitted by the SDPO Pernem, Goa's Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Kumar confirmed that appropriate action has been initiated against the Mandrem Police Inspector (PI). The inquiry report highlights several lapses on the part of the PI during the handling of a murder case, particularly concerning the safety of the accused in custody.

According to the report, the Mandrem PI failed to deploy sufficient police staff to manage the situation when locals began protesting, which compromised the safety of the accused. As the Investigating Officer (IO) of the murder case, it was the PI's responsibility to ensure proper security measures were in place. However, the PI reportedly delegated...