According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2021 annual report, a total of 31,677 rape cases were registered across the country ” an average of 86 cases per day. Focusing on Goa, in 2019, the state recorded 72 rape cases, of which 49 victims were minors and 23 were adults. In 2022, the number of rape cases rose to 75, and 57 of the victims were minors. Goa has the highest rate of rape against minors in India. In 2024, a total of 106 rape cases were registered in Goa, out of which 100 cases were successfully cracked. Recent high-profile cases further highlight the severity of the situation: A 28-year-old doctor, Vrushab Doshi, was arrested after allegedly raping a Moroccan woman in Goa and attempting to flee. A 26-year-old man from Quepem village was arrested for repeatedly raping his 17-year-old sister over the last five years. In June 2025, three minor girls were raped in a hotel in Calangute. These cases underscore the need for stronger preventive measures, public awareness, faster legal processes, and better support systems for survivors.
