Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports concerning the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl in Mapusa, expressing deep concern and anguish over the incident.
According to the reports, the accused allegedly abducted the minor girl, daughter of a balloon vendor, and took her to an abandoned building near Lohia Garden in Mapusa, where the alleged assault reportedly took place.
Taking serious note of the incident, the Commission has directed the concerned police authorities to ensure a thorough, impartial and time-bound investigation and initiate strict legal action against the accused under the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and other applicable laws.
The Commission strongly condemned all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation against children, stating that such incidents are deeply disturbing and underline the urgent need to strengthen child safety and protection mechanisms across Goa.
It further emphasised that the child must receive all necessary medical assistance, psychological counselling, care and support. The authorities have also been directed to ensure that the child’s identity and privacy remain strictly protected at every stage of the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings, in accordance with the law.
The Commission has appealed to parents, guardians, communities and all stakeholders to remain vigilant and work collectively towards creating a safe and protective environment for every child.
