This modus operandi is common among thieves targeting vulnerable citizens, especially women and the elderly. What is surprising is that people still fall victim to such tactics despite being aware of previous incidents. Notably, a criminal arrested by the Porvorim police in a chain-snatching case confessed to involvement in over 300 crimes, including extortion and robberies. He admitted to impersonating police officers and deceiving victims under various pretences, having learned to mimic their behaviour during his arrests.
It raises questions about why victims do not check their gold after it is wrapped and returned but only realise the theft later. How did the senior citizen from Fatorda lose Rs 58,000? Are victims hypnotised by these conmen, with the effect fading only after they return home? The police need to investigate this angle when addressing such cases.
It is really good news that Inacinha (Icy) Fernandes has been felicitated for being the first lady bus driver in the UK who is Goan. Congratulations, Bai! However, the saddest part in Goa is that outsiders’ businesses, which were once the domain of Goans, are thriving with the help and support of local Goans who only seek easy money.
