Team Goemkarponn
MAPUSA: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has expressed deep anguish over the brutal rape of a two-year-old child in Mapusa, praying for her speedy recovery and demanding immediate government intervention to ensure the survivor receives the best possible medical treatment, counselling and family support.
In a strongly worded statement, Alemao stressed that the child’s identity must be protected at all costs and demanded the immediate arrest of the perpetrators, followed by a time-bound investigation and speedy trial through a fast-track court.
“No delay, no leniency,” Alemao asserted, calling for swift justice in the case.
Highlighting the wider concern over crimes against women and children in Goa, the Leader of Opposition cited NCRB data, stating that Goa recorded 13.3 rape and child sexual abuse cases per lakh population in 2024, the highest among all States and more than three times the national average. He further pointed out that over 61 per cent of survivors were children.
Alemao also expressed concern over the reported conviction rate of just 9.4 per cent in crimes against women, with more than 91 per cent of cases remaining pending.
“Goa, once known for safe streets, now carries this shameful distinction. Citizens feel they are on their own. The Government must answer for this failure,” he said.
Demanding urgent corrective measures, Alemao called for the establishment of more fast-track POCSO courts, stronger policing and a comprehensive, time-bound government action plan to ensure the safety and protection of children across the State.
He also called upon society to introspect and confront the erosion of values that enables such heinous crimes.
Alemao assured that the Opposition would continue to pursue the case and hold the authorities accountable until justice is delivered to the young survivor.
