Prabhakar Sinari

Prabhakar Vitthal Prabhu Sinari (born 23 November 1928) is an Indian independence activist, IPS officer, former Inspector General of Police and former assistant director of the R&AW. A founding member of the Azad Gomantak Dal, he was part of the Indian annexation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. After the Indian annexation of Goa, he became its first IPS officer and later became Goa's Inspector General of Police and then the assistant director of the R&AW.

Early and personal life Prabhakar Vitthal Prabhu Sinari was born on 23 November 1928 in Ribandar, Portuguese Goa, to Vitthal Purushottam Prabhu Sinari. He completed his education with a Bachelor of Arts degree. From a young age, he became involved in the independence movement, actively participating in activities since 1946.

Sinari is married to Vilasini and lives in Caranzalem as of 2021.

Sinari became a founding member of the Azad Gomantak Dal (AGD), which broke away from the peaceful National Congress Goa (NCG) on 18 June 1947.

In July 1947, AGD attempted to attack and steal from the Portuguese treasury, Fazenda, in Mapusa. The only sentry guarding the Fazenda managed to defeat them, resulting in one Portuguese policeman being badly injured. Following this, the AGD unsuccessfully tried to rob bags of a cash from an officer of the Portuguese overseas bank, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, while in a bus at Porvorim. These actions led to increased persecution by Portuguese authorities.

Sinari was known for his use of guerrilla tactics and leadership in armed operations, earning him the nickname "Che Guevara of Goa" for his revolutionary activities and strategic acumen.

Sinari was arrested for his involvement in these revolutionary actions. Following a trial by the Portuguese Tribunal Militar Territorial, he was sentenced to 13 years of imprisonment. While in detention, he endured solitary confinement, inhumane treatment, and torture for refusing to recognize or respect the Portuguese flag.

Leadership in armed operations Sinari became the leader of the Northern Command, orchestrating several armed attacks against Portuguese authorities. Notable actions under his leadership included: The attack on the Ravan police outpost in Satari on 19 March 1955.

Sinari later pursued a career as an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, continuing his commitment to public service.

Works From Darkness to Dawn (2017)