Curchorem sexual assault case: Goa councillor's son rearrested; 5th FIR against Soham Naik

Written on 03/31/2026

Soham Naik, already facing charges in a Curchorem sexual abuse case, has been re-arrested by the crime branch for a new assault involving a minor. This marks the fifth FIR against him, with charges under POCSO and BNS. Police have seized an SUV linked to the incident. Naik was previously remanded to judicial custody as investigations into multiple allegations continue.