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Shocking crimes in Goa

The crime rates in Goa is increasing in leaps and bounds. Just few days back, Goa had witnessed approximately three murders. Currently, this news sent shock waves across Goa, pertaining to the brutal murder of a 4-year-old child, committed by her own mother, in the hotel room at Sinquerim, North Goa. Moreover, she was proceeding towards Bangalore in a taxi with the dead body of the child with some frantic idea. Subsequently, it was the timely response from the concerned hotel staff and authorities, that got the accused mother arrested, before she was instrumental in disposing off’ the dead body.  

Along with the crime rates, we also have fatal or life threatening accidents on the Goan roads. Simultaneously, the police patrolling should be increased in certain areas thus maintaining proper control upon the tourists, especially when they are in an inebriated condition. It’s in such a state of mind that crimes do take place. The fight starts over some petty issues or suppressed rivalries, thus leading to ‘involuntarily manslaughter’. At the same time, the tourists too need to adhere to the authorities concerned and maintain discipline while vacationing in Goa.  


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Protect street lights from vandals

Sridhar D’ Iyer, Caranzalem
Published Jan 11, 2024, 12:19 AM IST
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Often it is noticed that street lights, especially those in village or interior roads, are vandalised by miscreants. There was a recent report of such frequent incidences along the walking track built by the Water Resources Department at Bicholim. Under the cover of darkness anti-social activities and robberies occur and there is a danger of attack by animals and accidents could take place.The street lights are installed by the government at considerable costs and efforts,…

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