Panaji: Old Goa police have registered an FIR against crime branch police inspector Vikas Deykar and a woman, Ranjini Palyekar, for the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl and booked them under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.According to police sources, the minor had approached the Childline helpline with a grievance. The complaint was subsequently forwarded to Deykar, who allegedly called the girl to the crime branch office in Ribandar during late hours, in violation of established norms.The girl later lodged a complaint at a South Goa police station alleging sexual assault. As the allegations pertained to incidents at the crime branch office, the case was transferred to Old Goa police for investigation.During the probe, investigators examined CCTV footage from the crime branch office. Sources said the footage showed the girl arriving at the premises with Palyekar. Police also found that cameras inside Deykar’s cabin appeared to have been covered, though footage from outside allegedly showed the girl leaving the cabin about 15 minutes after entering.“Investigators found that the PI had allegedly waited until late hours, when fewer staff members were present, before calling the girl into his cabin,” a source said.In her complaint, the minor alleged that Deykar sexually assaulted her on two occasions at the crime branch office in Ribandar, on July 25 and Oct 27, 2026. Palyekar is alleged to have facilitated the incidents.Police have invoked sections related to aggravated sexual assault, sexual harassment of a child and wrongful confinement. Deykar has been served notice and summoned to appear before investigators at Old Goa police station on Saturday. He has not been arrested so far.Further investigation is underway.
