Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Rs 170 Cheese Garlic Naan Dispute Triggers Goa Police Inquiry
Goa Police are investigating a sub-inspector after an argument at a restaurant.
The argument was about a cheese garlic naan that cost Rs 170.
A restaurant owner said the officer abused and threatened an employee.
Police said the officer and a friend were upset about the price of the naan.
A video appearing to show the confrontation spread online.
Because of the complaint, the police started a departmental inquiry.
The inquiry will examine what happened.
The report does not say what punishment, if any, will follow.
Goa Police initiated a departmental inquiry against a sub-inspector over alleged misconduct at a North Goa restaurant.
A restaurant owner in Porvorim accused the police official of abusing and threatening an employee.
Police said the sub-inspector and a friend argued with restaurant staff over the price of a cheese garlic naan.
The naan reportedly cost Rs 170, which the police official and his friend considered excessive.
A purported CCTV video showing the confrontation circulated on social media.
- Who
- A Goa Police sub-inspector, his friend, restaurant staff, and the restaurant owner were involved.
- What
- A departmental inquiry was initiated after allegations of abuse and threats during a dispute over a Rs 170 cheese garlic naan.
- When
- The report does not specify when the incident occurred.
- Where
- At a restaurant in Porvorim, North Goa.
- Why
- The inquiry followed the restaurant owner’s allegation of misconduct and a reported argument over the naan’s price.
Restaurant Owner’s Allegation
Police Account
Nature of the incident
Restaurant Owner’s Allegation
The restaurant owner alleged that the police official abused and threatened a restaurant employee.
Police Account
Police described the incident as an argument between the sub-inspector, his friend, and restaurant staff over the price of the naan.
Cause of the confrontation
Restaurant Owner’s Allegation
The complaint focused on alleged misconduct by the police official at the restaurant.
Police Account
Police said the dispute began because the cheese garlic naan was considered excessively priced.
- Reported price
- Rs 170 for a cheese garlic naan
- Police action
- A departmental inquiry was initiated
- Accused official
- A Goa Police sub-inspector
- Reported location
- Porvorim, North Goa
- Complaint
- The restaurant owner alleged abuse and threats toward an employee
- Evidence mentioned
- A purported CCTV video circulated on social media