MAPUSA
RGP Zilla Panchayat leader Esperança Bragança has strongly condemned the reported rise in incidents of rape and sexual violence in Goa, expressing concern over the safety of women and children in the State.
In a statement, Bragança said women and children deserve to live with dignity, security and freedom rather than in constant fear of violence. She stressed that such heinous crimes cannot be tolerated in a society that claims to uphold the safety and dignity of its people.
Urging the Goa Police and other authorities to act swiftly, she called for impartial investigations and stringent action against the perpetrators. She also emphasised the need for stronger preventive measures, public awareness and effective protection mechanisms.
“Women and children deserve safety, not fear. Protecting them must be a priority, not merely a promise,” she said, demanding greater accountability from the authorities.
