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Curbing chain-snatching incidents

Amidst a surge in chain-snatching cases on Goan roads, the State Government ought to beef up security to safeguard the interests of the local populace. However, since this issue poses a great challenge to women citizens, they should be alert or have a quick presence of mind while travelling on roads, especially during the evening or night hours.  

Moreover, they should also avoid travelling on lonely paths. In case of any theft, the vehicle number should be noted immediately, which can prove beneficial in identifying the thief or his whereabouts.  

Furthermore, another way to tackle this issue is that women citizens can travel in groups or by public transport. Subsequently, a thorough probe should also be conducted by the authorities concerned into the influx of migrants from the neighbouring states. A concrete solution is the need of the hour.  


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Many measures needed to curb road accidents

Armando Fernandes, Navelim
Published Apr 4, 2024, 12:40 AM IST
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To reduce road accidents on Goan roads, many measures have recently been taken. For example, if a licence is suspended, one has to apply for fresh training. This is indeed a welcome step. If we look closely at the accident roadmap, other overlooked issues come to mind, such as cattle roaming, especially during nighttime. What about gangs of stray dogs? While it’s true that cattle and dogs cannot pay fines, their owners should be held responsible.The newly hot-mixed road has…

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