Recent crimes and sexual assaults in Goa have shaken public confidence in the state’s reputation for safety. A major concern is the lack of tenant and labour verification. Landlords often rent properties without informing police, while contractors bring workers without maintaining identity or address records. Strict verification must be made compulsory, with landlords submitting tenant details and contractors registering workers with police and panchayats. Regular verification drives at rented houses, labour camps and construction sites, backed by penalties for non-compliance, are essential. This is not about targeting migrant workers, who contribute significantly to Goa’s economy. Alongside verification, Goa needs increased patrolling, CCTV surveillance, faster POCSO investigations and strict punishment for offenders, irrespective of their origin.
KG Vilop, Chorao
