A shocking case from Goa has raised serious questions about the safety of minors and accountability within the police force. A 16-year-old girl has allegedly been sexually assaulted by a police inspector inside the Crime Branch office in North Goa, with a woman accused of facilitating the incidents.
Alleged Assaults Inside Crime Branch Office
According to police officials, the alleged incidents took place on July 25 and October 27, 2026, at the Crime Branch premises in Ribandar.
The accused police inspector has been identified as Vikas Deykar, while the woman allegedly involved in facilitating the incidents is Ranjini Palyekar.
The minor had initially approached the Childline helpline with a grievance. Her complaint was subsequently forwarded to the same inspector. She later approached the police and alleged that she had been sexually assaulted inside his office on two occasions.
Both Accused Booked Under POCSO
Following the complaint, Old Goa Police registered an FIR against the inspector and the woman under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The charges include provisions relating to aggravated sexual assault, sexual harassment, wrongful confinement, abetment and criminal conspiracy.
The case was transferred to Old Goa Police Station because the alleged offences took place within the Crime Branch premises.
Goa DGP Orders Action
Goa Director General of Police Alok Kumar stated that the department follows a zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct and confirmed that legal and departmental action had been initiated against the accused.
The investigation is currently underway. The accused had not been arrested at the time of initial reporting.
The incident has sparked serious concerns over institutional accountability and the protection of children, particularly when the allegations involve personnel entrusted with enforcing the law.