Goa, Aug. 15 -- Colvale Police have arrested a man residing in the Nanora area of North Goa on serious charges of rape, following allegations that he engaged in sexual relations with a woman under the false pretext of marrying her.

According to police officials, the case originated in Maharashtra, where the complainant - a woman from Sawantwadi in Sindhudurg district - approached Bicholim Police in Goa to lodge her grievance. After registering her statement, Bicholim Police filed a Zero FIR, a provision that allows the immediate registration of a complaint regardless of jurisdiction, ensuring no delay in the investigation process. The case was then transferred to Colvale Police Station, which holds territorial jurisdiction over the incid...