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Govt must answer for failure in activist assault case

The Goa Government and BJP president’s claim that the Police are doing their job in Rama’s assault case is false. The Police failed even before the brutal attack happened. Rama had complained many times that certain people were threatening him and had even assaulted him earlier. If the Police had taken preventive steps then, this latest attack could have been avoided. The Home Ministry should have taken action against the Police officers responsible for not acting on those earlier threats and attacks. Where is the accountability of the Police or the Goa Home Minister?


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Bullfights put lives at risk

Elvira Rebelo, Verna
Published Sep 25, 2025, 12:34 AM IST
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On 23 September, a headline reported about a bull that broke out from a fight and attacked a man in a public area. Later, the man was declared dead due to grievous injuries. This Majorda tragedy was said to be a wake-up call for the government. Dhirios have been an integral part of Goan culture for a long time. They have been held in the most unorganised setups, risking public safety. I myself once experienced a dangerous tragedy while travelling home, where an aggressive…

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