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Will Goa Police deliver justice to activist?

Panaji police have arrested all six men accused of the broad-daylight assault on activist Rama Kankonkar at Caranzalem. The attack shocked Goans and raises serious questions about who planned and organised it. The police must carry out a full, impartial investigation and bring every person responsible to justice, including anyone who may have ordered or helped the attack. Authorities should also be transparent about the progress of the probe so the public can have confidence in the process. Victims and their families deserve swift legal action and protection, not rumours or delays.


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Attack on activist is an attack on Goa’s democracy

Ajay Jalmi, Ponda
Published Sep 20, 2025, 12:55 AM IST
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Police and public order are state subjects under the Constitution of India, making it the duty of state governments to prevent, register, and investigate crimes and prosecute criminals. India has seven types of laws: constitutional, criminal, civil, common, statutory, administrative, and family/personal. The Ministry of Law and Justice, established in 1833, is one of the oldest arms of government. Yet, over the years, law and order have weakened due to political…

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