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Disability Rights Association of Goa Marks 22 Years with Cyber Crime Awareness Session


Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) celebrated 22 years of dedicated service to persons with disabilities. The occasion featured a Cyber Crime Awareness session by Cyber Yoddha Sahil Awasthi and PC Anmol from Panaji Police, highlighting precautions against cyber fraud. DRAG reaffirmed its commitment to mainstreaming persons with disabilities and distributed food grains to 90 families.

EduConnect

Cyber Security Awareness Drive Held at Shri Vasant Vidyalaya, Siolim Under Seva Pakhwada


As part of Seva Pakhwada, Anjuna Police Station conducted a cyber security sensitization session at Shri Vasant Vidyalaya, Siolim. The session covered various online threats, safety tips, and emphasized the importance of reporting cybercrimes. Around 50 students participated in the initiative to promote digital vigilance.

Human Interest

Goaโ€™s Amardeep Popkar Creates History at Bengaluru Bamboo Ultra


Goa Police officer Amardeep Popkar has made history by becoming the first Goan to complete the 161 km Bamboo Ultra Marathon in Bengaluru. Finishing in 30 hrs 32 mins, he secured the 2nd runner-up position in the 161KM-Men category.

Events in Goa

Goa Police Hackathon 2025 to Launch with 36 Teams Tackling 9 Real-World Policing Challenges


Goa Police will launch its third Hackathon on 1st September 2025, inviting Goan students to develop tech-driven solutions to real-world policing problems. With 36 teams expected to take on 9 problem statementsโ€”each carrying a โ‚น50,000 prizeโ€”the initiative will aim to fuse innovation with public service.

Events in Goa

Goa Police Leads the Way with First-Ever Sensitisation Training on Disability Rights


In a pioneering move for inclusive policing, Goa Police, in collaboration with DEPwD, the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, and iProbono India, successfully concluded a four-day sensitisation and awareness training on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Held from August 18โ€“21 in Panjim, the training equipped over 650 police officers with the tools to engage persons with disabilities with empathy and dignity.