Statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau ( NCRB) show that Goa has the highest rate of minor children being raped .The state recorded 75 rape cases in 2022 of which 57 victims were minor girls below the age of 18. Two survivors were below 6 years of age while 12 were between 6 to 12 years. The data shows that sexual assault of minor girls constitutes 76% of the total cases reported. Goa is also topping the charts as far as cybercrime committed against women is concerned, mainly in terms of pornography and duping. To mitigate matters, all rape offences must strictly be listed under 'nonbailable' category, further the death penalty should be awarded and executed immediately in case of guilt proven beyond reasonable doubt. Rapists should also not have recourse to courts of appeal or the Supreme Court, as it is the judicial system is creaking under the backlog of @ 5 crore cases. Fast track courts should be set up for rape cases in every state in the country if we wish to see some semblance of justice for the victims. It is time to walk the talk.
