Casino director shot at in Goa, police suspect business rivalry

Casino director shot at in Goa, police suspect business rivalry According to the police, the incident took place at 8.47 pm when Srinivas Nayak, director of the offshore casino Majestic Pride, was leaving the hotel 'Neo Majestic'.

Key points

• According to the police, the incident took place at 8.47 pm when Srinivas Nayak, director of the offshore casino Majestic Pride, was leaving the hotel 'Neo Majestic'.
• Pavneet Singh Chadha is the Goa Correspondent of The Indian Express.
• Police remarked they are recording the victim's statement and a probe has been initiated.
• According to the police, the director's bodyguard retaliated by firing three gunshots at the assailants.

Police remarked they are recording the victim's statement and a probe has been initiated. "The motive for the shooting is yet to be ascertained. The accused are yet to be identified. We are probing the case from all angles including business rivalry as the motive for the shooting, " the police officer continued.

Meanwhile, the director of an offshore casino in Goa escaped unharmed after two assailants opened fire at him near a hotel in Porvorim, near Panaji, on Friday night, remarked police. According to the police, the director's bodyguard retaliated by firing three gunshots at the assailants. This person escaped from the spot.

According to the police, the incident took place at 8.47 pm when Srinivas Nayak, director of the offshore casino Majestic Pride, was leaving the hotel 'Neo Majestic'. It houses the Majestic Paradise, in Porvorim in North Goa and was regarding to sit in his car. A senior police officer, requesting anonymity, remarked: "As he was concerning to enter his car, two assailants fired two to three rounds at him. One of his bodyguards additionally fired three shots in defence, but the accused managed to flee". © The Indian Express Pvt Ltd.

Pavneet Singh Chadha is the Goa Correspondent of The Indian Express. His reporting focuses intensely on the state of Goa, covering major developments in politics, governance, and significant local events. It establishes his high degree of Expertise and Authority in the region. Expertise Geographic Expertise: As the Goa correspondent, Pavneet provides on-the-ground, comprehensive coverage of Goa's political, social, and cultural landscape, ensuring readers receive timely and localized insights. Key Coverage Focus: His recent work demonstrates deep investigative capabilities and a focus on high-impact stories, including: Investigative Reporting: Extensive coverage of complex events such as major incidents (e.g., the Goa nightclub fire), tracing the legal, political, and safety lapses involved. Administration and Law Enforcement: Detailed tracking of police actions, deportations, and legal proceedings related to significant local cases. Policy and Governance: Reporting on the judiciary (e.g., Goa High Court flagging illegal structures) and the actions of administration departments. He tweets @pub_neat.

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