Goa, April 29 -- The State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA) has taken action against two Goa police officers for their failure to register a First Information Report (FIR) in a harassment case filed by a woman against her in-laws. The complaint, which involved allegations of abuse, harassment, and assault, dates back to 2015.

After reviewing the case, the SPCA recommended a 'reduction in the time scale of pay by one stage' for the officers involved-Police Inspector (PI) Sinari and Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Dhiraj Devidas. Both officers were stationed at the Old Goa police station at the time the complaint was filed.

The woman, who had been subjected to mistreatment by her in-laws, sought police assistance, but the officers failed to ...