Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Know your Currency Notes & Coins (India)

19th May 2023

RBI to withdraw Rs 2,000 notes from circulation

Now, new 2000 currency notes going away.

Last date to deposit or exchange the same by 30th September 2023. One can only do so 10 notes at a time or Max. 10x2000

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Update: Last date was 30.9.23 but it was extended by 7 days thenafter only to be deposited at RBI offices. Rs.2000 notes are still valid until further notice from RBI

December 2018
In Goa circulation Dec 2018 - New Rs.100 notes

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Update July 2018
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 100 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The new denomination has Motif of “RANI KI VAV” on the reverse, depicting the country’s cultural heritage. The base colour of the note is Lavender. The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both at the obverse and reverse. Dimension of the banknote will be 66 mm × 142 mm.
All the banknotes in the denomination of ₹ 100/- issued by the Reserve Bank in the earlier series will continue to be legal tender.
As is normal, when a new design of banknote is introduced, printing and supply of these notes for distribution to public through the banking channel will gradually increase.

The image and salient features of ₹100 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series are as under:

i. Image, specimen copy

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Update January 2018

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued new banknotes of Rs. 10 denomination, The new Rs. 10 notes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, and bear the signature of RBI Governor Dr Urjit R Patel. The new denomination notes have motif of the Sun Temple and the Konark on the reverse side, depicting the country's cultural heritage. The base colour of the notes is chocolate brown and they will have other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both at the obverse and reverse, the RBI said.

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Update Oct. 2017
"The Reserve Bank of India issued on August 25, Rs 200 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, RBI Governor,"
New Rs.50 note introduced on August 18, 2017 (RBI)
Two new notes Rs.200 & 50 in the Goa market/Banks since Mid October 2017
I first laid my hands on 31st October, Canara Bank Counter
These two new notes not available in ATMs yet (Rs.200 may be from December)
Nor, all banks have these new notes yet.
New Rs.200 and New Rs. 50 notes

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All new notes
Rs.2000, Rs.500, Rs.200, Rs.50

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All new and existing
Rs.2000, Rs.500, Rs.200, Rs.100, Rs.50, Rs.20, Rs.10, Rs.5, Rs.2

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Rs.2000, 500, 200, 100 & 50

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Fake news about Rs.10 Coins ban- see below
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Important Notice
8.11.2016
All notes of Rs.1000 and Rs.500 will cease to be legal tender or will not be valid effective 9.11.16

All such Bank notes stand withdrawn or abolished with immediate effect

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Prime Minister made an announcement late evening of 8th Nov.2016 saying that as from midnight tonight all existing Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes will be just like a piece of paper (no value).

Never saw or heard of it with such a shortest notice

This is done to curb Black Money, fake currency, corruption etc

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New note - Rs.2000

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21.11.16
Withdraw Rs.2000 and you may get just one note

ATM - Dispenser with just one note (new)

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My view
I know there were many fake 1000 Rs. notes in circulation, often come from bank counter itself. I was a victim myself, twice.
For a common man (including me) it was very difficult to detect..
In view of above and curbing black money etc I think, it is a right move by the Govt.
I know there will be some inconvenience at least for a month or so
Wherever possible, we should use our debit card (most of us have but used at ATMs only) for payments at outlets wherever cards accepted. Fyi, even Sahakari bhandar in the State accept cards besides other super markets and stores. Plus, we can use cheques, electronic money transfer NEFT, RTGS etc via net Banking, water bill, Light bill, phone bill etc can also be paid online etc.

Video: Bank opening day 1
10.11.16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7FQpten4xI

Quote from RBI: 10.11.16
Withdrawal limit lifted in March 2017
Some limits revised later on
Government of India vide their Notification no. 2652 dated November 8, 2016 have withdrawn the Legal Tender status of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 denominations of banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series issued by the Reserve Bank of India till November 8, 2016.
This is necessitated to tackle counterfeiting Indian banknotes, to effectively nullify black money hoarded in cash and curb funding of terrorism with fake notes.
Starting from November 10, 2016, members of public/corporates, business firms, societies, trusts, etc., holding these notes can tender them at any office of the Reserve Bank or any bank branch and obtain value thereof by credit into their respective bank accounts.
For their immediate cash needs, these notes of value up to ~~₹ 4,000~~ per person can be exchanged for cash over the counter of these bank branches.
Public are advised to present a valid proof of identity for availing this exchange facility.
Value credited to their bank accounts can be freely used by issue of cheques or by remitting through various electronic modes of transfer like NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, mobile banking, internet banking etc. Cash withdrawals from bank accounts, over the bank counters, will be restricted to a limited amount of ₹ 10,000 per day subject to an overall limit of ₹ 20,000 a week from November 9, 2016 till end of business on November 24, 2016. The limits will be reviewed after this.
All ATMs and other cash machines will remain shut on November 9, 2016 to facilitate recalibration. When ready, they will be reactivated and cash withdrawals from ATMs will be restricted to ₹ 2,000 per day per card up to November 18, 2016 and the limits shall be raised to ₹ 4000 per day per card from November 19, 2016.
Any person who is unable to exchange or deposit the specified banknotes in their bank accounts on or before December 30, 2016 shall be given an opportunity to do so at specified offices of the Reserve Bank or such other facility until a later date as may be specified by the Reserve Bank

Banks closed on 9th Nov
ATMs to remain closed for two days 9th & 10th Nov
Most ATMs remained closed on third day too

Banks to remain open for public on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016

In order to meet the anticipated heavy demand from members of public to conduct their banking transactions, it has been decided that banks shall remain open for public transactions on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016. Banks are advised to keep all their branches open on November 12 and 13, 2016 as regular working days for transacting all business. Banks may give due publicity about availability of banking services on these days.
Ref. RBI

New Rs.500 note
First time I had it on 20.12.16
Available with ATMs too

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Form to fill in and submit

Request form for Exchange of Old 500 & 1000 Rs. notes

Max Rs.4000 exchanged at a time or per day, limit will go up soon

Excess amount can go into your account

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Some FAQs

22. I am a foreign tourist, I have these notes. What should I do?

You can purchase foreign exchange equivalent to ₹5000 using these Specified Bank Notes at airport exchange counters within 72 hours after the notification, provided you present proof of purchasing the Specified Bank Notes.

23. I have emergency needs of cash (hospitalisation, travel, life saving medicines) then what I should do?

You can use the Specified Bank Notes for paying for your hospitalisation charges at government hospitals, for purchasing bus tickets at government bus stands for travel by state government or state PSU buses, train tickets at railway stations, and air tickets at airports, within 72 hours after the notification.
https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/FAQView.aspx?Id=119

Some new, existing and old notes, sizes etc New 200 coming soon

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New Rs.2000 will look like this see large at the bottom / below

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New design Rs.500 note

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click for bigger view / reading, see large at the bottom / below

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Previously....
Victim once again!!
update: 11.3.2014

One of the two is fake discontinued eff 9/11/16
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Video 2 discontinued eff 9/11/16
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Video clip
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Earlier...
Update June 2015
Older notes of all denominations (Rs 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and Rs 1,000) without 'year' mention on its reverse are withdrawn by RBI Such notes can be freely exchanged at any bank branch till June 30, 2015 (this date was earlier extended from Jan 2015)
Currency notes issued before 2005 do not have the 'year' of printing on the reverse side. see scanned image red Circle. In notes issued after 2005 the year of printing is visible at the bottom of the reverse side - see Scanned image Blue Circle year '2015'

I just found 8 Rs.500 notes in my travel wallet
discontinued eff 9/11/16
More examples old and new
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Looks like Fake currency notes in circulation all over Goa (thanks to Casino ?). I was a victim today at two banks -
I withdrew from one bank (a sealed bundle of 1000x100) only to deposit into another. There they detected a fake note... went back to Canara Bank within 15 minutes of withdrawal and they exchanged the note 'just like that'.... if it was not in a bundle, I am sure they would have reported me to the Police (which is the normal practice).
When asked what exactly was fake? They said 'watermark' Gandhi looked like a cartoon and the text on 'security thread' line was missing, plus paper was thicker etc
It was really an embarrasing moment at both banks as many officers involved in double checking of the notes as well as the people who gathered there..
God knows how many more such notes are fed into the ATM machines.

It also appears that finding or detecting fake notes is an everyday phenomenon.

In Goa, some police too are allegedly involved in Fake currency notes circulation as there were some headlines in the local newspapers recently

Know your notes here..

At present (Jan. 2012) notes in India are issued in the denomination of Rs.1000, Rs.500, Rs.100, Rs.50, Rs.20, Rs.10 & Rs.5

The printing of notes in the denominations of Re.1 and Rs.2 has been discontinued as these denominations have been coinised. However, such notes issued earlier are still in circulation – see last pic Rs.2

use the links for larger view

Rs.1000 - discontinued eff 9/11/16

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Rs.500 discontinued eff 9/11/16

Rs. 500 discontinued eff 9/11/16
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Rs.100
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Rs. 50
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Rs. 20

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Rs.10

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Rs. 5

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Rs.2

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Know your 1000 rupees note - Security features - see below
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Mr Prime Minister, when will you demonetise these confusing Coin Currency?

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Coins
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IMPORTANT: FAKE News
The news about banned Rs.10 coins or Fake Rs.10 Coins is nothing but a rumour
₹ sign or symbol was introduced around 2011 and Rs.10 coins
are in circulation since 2005. Over the period there can be over 10 variations in Rs.10 coins. If two coins are not same or not identical that does not mean one is fake.
Looks like this news / rumour spread from as early as October / November 2016 probably in north eastern States of India. The rumour started spreading in Goa Feb/March 2017
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From Local TV 25.3.17
Prudent TV

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Navhind Times

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Herald 27.3.17

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TOI goa 31.3.17

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Just because Bharat/India printed together on top does not mean it is fake. Just beacause 10 appear in the centre does not mean it is fake.

Just because the coin does not have the new Rupee ₹ symbol it does not make it fake.
Fyi, The new ₹ symbol was introduced only in 2011 but Rs.10 coins were in circulation since 2005

RBI Press release of 2009 on Rs.10 Coins series

Read it bigger here
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Other coins of similar design but not fake (Rs.2 coins)

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Re.1 coins

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Earlier...
Some coins are not user-friendly. Often its confusing to know which one is 1 Rupee coin and
which one Rs.2 coin. Same look, same size, same shape, same weight etc
Even those who handle it on day to day basis like Bus Conductors etc find it confusing
Govt. should sort this inconvenience caused to common man by standardising of Coins denomination by size, shape and or weight.

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Check this video 1 (old news)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufiSl0wBKNI

From RBI Website

Are there any special features introduced in the notes of Mahatma Gandhi series?
The new Mahatma Gandhi series of notes contain several special features vis-à-vis the notes issued earlier. These are:

i) Security thread: Rs.10, Rs.20 and Rs.50 notes contain a readable but fully embedded security windowed security thread. Rs.100, Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes contain a readable windowed security thread. This thread is partially exposed and partially embedded. When held against light, this thread can be seen as one continuous line. Other than on Rs.1000 notes, this thread contains the words 'Bharat' in the devnagri script and 'RBI' appearing alternately. The security thread of the Rs.1000 note contains the inscription 'Bharat' in the devnagri script, '1000' and 'RBI'. Notes issued earlier have a plain, non-readable fully embedded security thread.

ii) Latent Image: A vertical band behind on the right side of the Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait, which contains a latent image, showing the denominational value 20, 50, 100, 500 or 1000 as the case may be. The value can be seen only when the note is held on the palm and light allowed to fall on it at 45° ; otherwise this feature appears only as a vertical band.

iii) Microletterings: This feature appears between the vertical band and Mahatma Gandhi portrait. It contains the word ‘RBI’ in Rs.10. Notes of Rs.20 and above also contain the denominational value of the notes. This feature can be seen better under a magnifying glass.

iv) Identification mark: A special intaglio feature has been introduced on the left of the watermark window on all notes except Rs.10/- note. This feature is in different shapes for various denominations (Rs.20-Vertical Rectangle, Rs.50-Square, Rs.100-Triangle, Rs.500-Circle, Rs.1000-Diamond) and helps the visually impaired to identify the denomination.

v) Intaglio Printing: The portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, Reserve Bank seal, guarantee and promise clause, Ashoka Pillar Emblem on the left, RBI Governor's signature are printed in intaglio i.e. in raised prints in Rs.20, Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes.

vi) Fluorescence: The number panels of the notes are printed in fluorescent ink. The notes also have optical fibres. Both can be seen when the notes are exposed to ultra-violet lamp.

vii) Optically Variable Ink: The numeral 500 & 1000 on the Rs.500 [revised colour scheme of mild yellow, mauve and brown] and Rs.1000 notes are printed in Optically Variable Ink viz., a colour-shifting ink. The colour of these numerals appear green when the notes are held flat but would change to blue when the notes are held at an angle.

http://www.rbi.org.in/currency/faqs.html

Further reading (from the net, Bombay incidence )

Comment..

Yesterday (03/12/2011), I went to withdraw money from SOUTH INDIAN BANK's ATM, I found two fake notes of RS. 500. I asked the watchman to call the branch manager but since he didn't had the contact number of the manager, I dialed 100 and forced the cops to come and check..!! Sadly, even cops don't have the basic knowledge about real and fake notes..!! They took me to police station to take my statement..!! I had to spend 3 hrs in the station just because I didn't wanted others to withdraw fake notes from that ATM. The Sub Inspector was questioning me as if I did something wrong..!! He also said that I did the wrong thing by calling the emergency number..!! As per him, this wasn't a emergency..!! I was just shocked..!! They don't even know the seriousness of fake currency..!! My question to Mumbai Police commissioner is, "why don't you just re-train the cops..!! They also said that instead of contacting them, I should have contacted the bank..!! Even a illiterate can understand that the bank manager will try to close the matter there and there itself..!! Then how will you find out the criminals who plotted those fake notes in the ATM..??"

Cops took the ATM slip and the fake notes. When I asked the cops "by when I can expect the report of those notes..? He said "Can't say..!! It may take 4 months or even a year...!!" this statement is very carefree and shows their dedication towards resolving a major issue which has direct connection with our Indian economy..!!
http://jaanlo.com/howto/how-to-identify-counterfeit-currency-notes

New notes eff Nov 2016
Rs.2000

Rs.500

Monday, 9 January 2012

Murder in the Police Station

One year on, no justice yet.

Today's meet at Azad Maidan to mark his first death Anniversary and to protest againt the police inaction in this matter.

Funeral not yet taken place. Died on 9.1.2011

Funeral Service (under protest) will now take place at the Moira Church on
7th November, 2012 [Wednesday] at 3.15 P.M.

The Order passed by Hon’ble Court authorizing the Forensic Department of the GMC to dispose off the body if the same is not taken possession by the kit and kin of late Cipriano Fernandes.

Hence, the decision (Conducting Funeral) has been arrived at UNDER PROTEST understanding that the ongoing investigation into the custodial death shall continue until the police personnel who have been indicted in the murder while in custody shall be punished appropriately in accordance with the law of the land.

More than 5 years now, no justice yet. There were moves by the police to close the case..
Alleged Police officers involved were earlier suspended and now reinstated

See some funeral pics and Video clip in the end (below)

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Today's Video (9.1.2012)

Jowett D'Souza

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so8NsG-B2KM

Today's pics

Prakash Kamat

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Adv. Antonio Lobo

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Dixon Vaz – all Goa Seamen Association

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Savio, Floriano, Dixon etc

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adv Jatin Naik

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Jowett D’Souza - Social Activist RTI etc

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Floriano Lobo

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Candlelight

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Azad Maidan

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February 2011

Panjim Police custodial Death, now registered as Murder

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Cipriano Fernandes in GT front page
Holding a certificate in his hand 'employee of the month'
Cipriano worked as Chef on Cruise ship (Tarvotti)
Bolero Jeep Driver Mr. Ryan Fernandes (GA-07-C-6700) also been
impleded as accused in the murder case update 11/2/11 GT
Around 59 police personnnel of Panjim Police Station face enquiry NT. 12/2/11
JMFC / Court issued bailable arrest warrant against Gerogina Nunes one of the witnesses in the Cipriano Fernandes murder case for being absent in the court on 14/2/11 for hearing inspite of summons issued to her.
Her name was called upto 3 times in the court yesterday after which the arrest warrent issued by the court (GT 15/2/11)

Georgina goes 'soft' on Cops GT 16/2/11
Says Cipriani 'willingly' sat in the Police jeep without a struggle..
Earlier she revealed to press persons that cipriano was beaten up and phycally abused by the cops in the jeep.- this was not stated in her statement before court on 15th Feb. 2011

Cipriano made to sleep on the floor hungry and thirsty..TOI 17/2/10
SDM Shetye who conducted the enquiry into custodial death has concluded no guideline followed by the police and that CIRIANO WAS NOT SERVED DINNER AND WAS MADE TO SLEEP ON THE FLOOR WITHOUT MATTRESS OR BEDSHEET. Around 11.30am on 8th Ja. 2011, Ciriano who was snorring on the fllor, suddenly woke up and while trying to get up, collapsed in the officers' section room. He was immediately rushed to GMC in an 108 ambulance. As froth was oozing out of his mouth, he as sent for a CT scan.

18/2/11 GT
Georgina was absent again in the court yesterday, she is hospitaised for low pressured.
She is give another date to attend for recording her remaining statement on 21/2/11 2.30pm

24/2/11
Police forced me to change my statement says Georgina
HERALD REPORTER
PANJIM, FEB 23
Georgina Nunes, the girlfriend of Cipriano Fernandes who allegedly died in police custody, on Wednesday, told the Court that Panjim police tried to pressurise her to change her statement before the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), who conducted inquiry into the unfortunate incident.
In her deposition before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Panjim, which is conducting trial into Cipriano’s death, Georgina claimed that Cipriano died as a result of police beating.
“After the SDM recorded my statement, police constable Sandip Shirvaikar came to my residence at Caranzalem and asked me to change my statement as I deposed against him for beating Cipriano in the police van and police station,” she told the Magistrate in her two-hour-long deposition.
“Cipriano’s death was unnatural. I feel the police have taken his life by hitting him on his head,” she added when the Magistrate asked her opinion on the death.
Georgina deposed after the JMFC issued bailable warrant against her for failing to respond to summons earlier.
Deposing further she told the JMFC that Cipriano was beaten inside the vehicle right from the time he was picked up from Porvorim till the Panjim police station.
She further stated that two constables, one of whom was Shirvaikar dragged the unconscious Cipriano holding his collar inside the police station and dumped him in a room adjacent to inspector Sandesh Chodankar’s cabin.
Earlier, Georgina had given this statement made before the JMFC today to the SDM and the State Police Complaints Authority.
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NT Version 24/2/11
Georgina deposes before JMFC Panaji
Georgina deposes before JMFC PanajiPublished on: February 24, 2011 - 01:32
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PANAJI: The girlfriend of Cypriano Fernandes, Ms Georgina Nunes, from Caranzalem deposing before the JMFC, Panaji, Ms Shabnam Shaikh, stated that Cypriano was manhandled, while in the Bolero jeep transporting him and her, along with police personnel to Panaji police station.
She said that when the vehicle reached the KTC bus stand in Panaji, a head-constable started pulling at the hair of Cypriano, who was crying out in pain. She also informed that Ryan, who was driving warned her not to turn around and look at what was happening behind her, as she was seated besides the driver (Ryan) in the front of the jeep and Cypriano was seated behind her along with the police.
She deposed that Cypriano could not take the beating any more and even tried to reach the brakes from the back of the vehicle so as to halt it; however, Ryan kept pushing his led back. She said that although Cypriano stopped making noise, she could hear commotion in the back of the vehicle.
She said upon reaching the Panaji town police station, Ryan along with other constables pulled Cypriano from the jeep and she notices that Cypriano’s mouth was closed and that he was unconscious. "Then they dragged him to the room next to the police inspector, Mr Sandesh Chodankar’s cabin." She said she did not know how Cypriano became unconscious.
She then deposed that that Cypriano was beaten by some 6 to 7 policemen, some of whom were in civilian clothes, and that the beating went on for about 10 minutes.
She said, "I could hear the sound of the assault but I could not see him as they had encircled him." She could also not ascertain if Cypriano was conscious during the beating.
She further deposed that on January 8, she was called to the police station at around 5 p.m. and told to be seated on her scooter as head constable, Sandeep Shirvoikar wanted to talk to her. She deposed that on questioning Shirvoikar, as to where Cypriano was, she was told that he was drunk and had suffered an attack of fits and was admitted in the GMC at Bambolim and that he was discharged. When she asked who released him, Shirvoikar said that Cypriano himself had signed the bond papers.
She said that on Januray 9, Shirvoikar called her many times; however, she did not take his calls. Later she called him and was informed that Cypriano had expired at around 4 a.m. in the hospital. She said she was stunned and shocked to hear of Cypriano’s death, she was later called to the police station to record her statement.
In her statement to the JMFC, she said that Cypriano had no health problems and even denied having knowledge about his going to the IPHB. She refused to endorse the view that Cypriano died of natural causes, but said that according to her "Cypriano died due to police assault on the head and added that there was record of his arrest by the police."
She also deposed saying that the head constable approached her after she gave her statement to the SDM, Tiswadi, Ms Shabaji Shetye, and pressurised her to change
her statement.
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25/2/11
Candlelight Rally seeking justice for Cipriano in city Tomorrow -NT
Peaceful Rally for Justice - GT
Keneth Silveira, one of the strong witness in the Cipriano murder case said they are orgnising a peaceful candlelight rally on Feb.26 at 4.30pm from Azad Maidan to CM's official Residence at altinho to fight for justice and the corrupt system...demanding immediate arrest of all police officials responsible for the death of Cipriano Fernandes. Also demand for arrest of all people responsible for destroying the evidence with polic cover up ..including the doctors who had initially given false medical report to cover up the case

26.2.11
Kenneth Silveira, the main witness in the custodial Case filed FIR with Panjim Police
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Kenneth Silveira (The Main Witness)
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A murder in the Panjim Police Station?
Justice for Cipriano Fernandes
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Justice for Cipriano Fernandes
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Cosme Fernandes – Cousin

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Kenneth Silveira – Main witness

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March 15, 2011
8 cops asked to file reply by March 28.
State Police Complaints Authority has asked them to reply to the notices issued by it in the custodial death case.
Sandeep Sshirvoikar HC, Vishram Gaokar PC, Sandesh Chodankar PI, Sanjeev Salunke HC, Vijay Kumar Chodankar PSI, Radhesh Ramnathkar HC, Syam Amonkar HC and Ramesh Dessai HC. Notices were issued on 8th March

Dec. 2011
HC hands over Cipriano custodial death case to CBI

Friday, 16 December 2011 09:52
Goa Chronicle

In a first of its kind decision in Goa pertaining to a police custodial death, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court chaired by Justice A P Lavande and Justice U Bakhre has handed over the investigations of the Cipriano Fernandes death case to the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI).
Last week the Chief Minister of Goa, Digambar Kamat cleared the case file to be handed over to CBI as the law department was of the opinion that since the allegations involved police officers and the investigations were being conducted by officers within the same police department; hence it needed an independent body to investigate the case to be impartial.
Human Rights activist Jowett D'Souza who had taken up case, expressed that he was happy that the court has appointed the CBI to investigate into the custodial death. It is a clear human right violation.
Cipriano Fernandes was allegedly killed in police custody. Now with CBI investigating the matter, people who have come out in support of Justice for Cipriano feel that it a move towards some justice.

Update: June 2012
Local newspaper

PANJIM: The Goa police paid 5 lakh to the next of kin of Cipriano Fernandes of Povocao, Moira, a victim of police custodial death more than a year ago. The interim relief was paid following directions from the national human rights commission. The amount has been paid to the paternal aunt of Fernandes. In view of the report submitted by the additional district magistrate indicating that there were seven injuries on Cipriano who died in police custody on January 9, 2011, a complaint was lodged against police personnel.

However the local citizens are now sure that this is a step to re-instate the suspended culprits and the actual culprits who are none other than some police constables who tried to be heroes in the eyes of Georgina the girl friend of Cipriano. From the word received it was the police constables who wanted to be wild heroes and not the PI or the PSI who were involved in the death of Cipriano

As the SDM had prima facie found that there were violations of deceased human rights on the part of Goa police officers, the Goa police department found no objection for award of interim relief to the next of kin. The national human rights commission appreciated the "quick action taken by the government officials in this matter" and recommended that the next of kin of the deceased may be paid 5 lakh.

The question was who should be paid the interim relief as the parents of Cipriano had died. Considering various aspects, the commission recommended that the relief be given to Simpliciana, Fernandes' paternal aunt. Will those constables who beat Cipriano to death be ever punished?

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