Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Three Arrested in Goa Casino Director Shooting Case
Police arrested three people after a casino director was shot at in Goa.
The shooting happened on August 28 outside the Majestic Pride Hotel and Casino.
Two men reportedly fired three bullets at Shrinivas Nayak.
None of the bullets hit him.
The two people who allegedly fired the shots have not been arrested.
Police say the three arrested people may have other roles in the case.
Investigators are questioning them about why the attack happened.
The arrests came as political parties argued about safety and law enforcement in Goa.
Police arrested Qazu Sheikh, Israr Ali and Suraj Acharya in connection with the August 28 shooting.
The three accused were arrested in Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai, but police said they were not the shooters.
Two unidentified assailants fired three shots at Majestic Pride Group managing director Shrinivas Nayak.
Nayak escaped unhurt after all three bullets missed him, according to police.
Investigators are questioning the accused about their roles, the motive and possible involvement of others.
- Who
- Police arrested Qazu Sheikh, Israr Ali and Suraj Acharya; the target was Shrinivas Nayak, managing director of the Majestic Pride Group.
- What
- Three people were arrested in connection with a shooting targeting Nayak, while the alleged shooters remain at large.
- When
- The shooting occurred on August 28; the arrests were reported on September 10.
- Where
- The shooting took place outside the Majestic Pride Hotel and Casino in Goa; arrests were made in Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai.
- Why
- Police are investigating the motive, the accused persons’ roles and whether others were involved.
Opposition Criticism
Government Response
Law and order
Opposition Criticism
The opposition Congress alleged that law and order had collapsed in the BJP-ruled state.
Government Response
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said those involved in the shooting would not be spared.
Progress of the investigation
Opposition Criticism
The incident prompted criticism because the alleged shooters remained unidentified and at large after the attack.
Government Response
Police arrested three people and said they were interrogating them to determine their roles, the motive and whether others were involved.
- Arrested accused
- Qazu Sheikh, 28; Israr Ali, 25; and Suraj Acharya, 36
- Target
- Shrinivas Nayak, managing director of the Majestic Pride Group
- Shooting date
- August 28
- Shots fired
- Three
- Target’s condition
- Nayak escaped unhurt; all bullets missed him
- Status of alleged shooters
- Two unidentified assailants remain at large
- Police investigation
- Authorities are examining the motive, the accused persons’ roles and possible involvement of others