Archive · 30 May 2025
North Goa Police Adds 11 New History-Sheeters, Total Reaches 135
In North Goa, the police have added 11 new people to a list of individuals with criminal records, bringing the total to 135.
These are called history-sheeters.
One of the people added is Yogesh 'Mogembo' Govekar, who works with taxi operators.
His inclusion led to protests.
The police keep these records to watch over people and prevent future crimes.
It helps them to easily monitor the criminal history of accused and their associates.
This helps the police to prevent future crimes.
Rules set in 2020 by the state government helps in managing the police department effectively, including how they investigate and handle legal matters.
North Goa now has a total of 135 history-sheeters after 11 new history sheets were opened.
Yogesh 'Mogembo' Govekar, a leader of taxi operators, is among those with a new history sheet.
Taxi operators protested at Anjuna police station following the opening of Govekar's history sheet.
Old Goa police station has the highest number of history-sheeters, with 23.
The Goa police rules, aimed at regulating the police department, were notified in 2020.
- Who
- North Goa police and individuals with alleged criminal involvement, including Yogesh Govekar.
- What
- The opening of new history sheets against individuals involved in alleged criminal activities.
- When
- Recent, with the opening of new history sheets.
- Where
- North Goa.
- Why
- To keep society safe, create deterrence, and to make it easier to crack crimes.
Taxi Operators
Police
Surveillance and History Sheets
Taxi Operators
Taxi operators may oppose the surveillance and the opening of history sheets against individuals like Yogesh 'Mogembo' Govekar.
Police
Police believe maintaining surveillance and opening history sheets helps in crime prevention and makes it easier to crack crimes.
- Total History-Sheeters in North Goa
- 135
- New History Sheets Opened
- 11
- Notable History-Sheeter
- Yogesh 'Mogembo' Govekar
- Police Station with Highest History-Sheeters
- Old Goa (23), Calangute (20)
- Goa Police Rules Notified
- 2020
- Govekar's Involvement
- Body offenses