PANAJI: The third case of gang rape has been reported in Goa this week. Following the rape of two minors at the beachside in Benaulim village and the rape of a 19-year old in Usgao village by two truckers, Quepem Police have registered a rape case of a girl from North East. A case has been filed by the Quepem Police against Sudhakar Naik and Shambhu Nath for raping the girl. According to the police, she was reportedly called to Goa on the pretext of providing her with a job and was raped repeatedly for three days by the accused.
Meanwhile, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is facing flak after his remark in the Assembly questioning parents, why their children were alone on the beach late at night. CM Sawant said on Wednesday, “When 14-year-olds stay on the beach the whole night, the parents need to introspect. Just because children don’t listen, we cannot put the responsibility on the government and police.” Are the police and the Goa government not responsible for safeguarding its people or should not be held accountable for crimes against women.