THURSDAY, 27 AUGUST 2026

Time to tackle beggars menace!


Beggars seem to increasing in Margao, at the traffic lights and other busy areas in Salcete! 

I do not think that this is possible without organized gangs who manage the logistics of housing/transporting the beggars (including children) as I have seen same beggars at multiple places particularly at traffic lights causing traffic nuisances!  

Can the Goa Government (which boasts about good governance!) really not use its law enforcement and intelligence agencies and crack down on this organized gangs behind this menace?


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Number of thefts on the rise in Goa

JOSEPH DE SOUZA, Candolim
Published Jan 19, 2024, 12:13 AM IST
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Theft cases have been reportedly increasing in Goa. According to media reports, there high profile theft cases, almost every day. In the past there were cases wherein thieves used to disguise themselves as policemen and rob chains of elderly, under the pretext of helping them. Currently, the modus operandi has changed with thieves entering the jewellery showroom and engaging the sales person into a meaningful conversation and craftily getting away with the gold…

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