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Law and order in Goa cause public concern

There has been a rise in criminal activities in Goa, causing serious concern about law and order. The recent dacoity in Mapusa shows that people no longer feel safe as crime grows unchecked. Criminals seem fearless, operating even in broad daylight, while residents lose confidence in the system. Goa, once peaceful, is now being used as a base for illegal activities. Many citizens feel unsafe even in their homes. Weak policing allows criminals to act without fear.

Democracy should mean that citizens are sovereign, but when politicians control the system, people feel helpless.



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Shifting stance raises doubts over fairness

Jerry Fernandes, Saligao
Published Oct 14, 2025, 12:49 AM IST
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Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade, at a press conference in Panjim on Sunday, dismissed the allegations by social activist Rama Kankonkar against Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte as baseless, urging police to probe the motive behind them. He said the Kankonkar family’s statements were inconsistent, raising doubts about credibility. However, many Goans echo Kankonkar’s claim that he was assaulted at Caranzalem and that Sawant and Khaunte may…

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