The Goa Police have launched a manhunt in connection with the alleged rape of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl, who was found injured inside an abandoned building in Mapusa, North Goa, on Sunday night.
A medical examination confirmed that she had been sexually assaulted, following which the police registered a case of kidnapping and sexual assault against an unidentified person. “This is not the first time this has happened and won’t be the last. The minor, who comes from a financially disadvantaged family, was found injured at the site. Police have also rounded up some suspects in connection with the case. Some suspects have been rounded up. We have some clues, so we are hopeful that they lead to positive results. Interrogations are on. The victim is stable. The incident came to light after a motorcycle taxi operator reportedly heard the child crying inside the building. The Congress party organised a march to the police station to condemn the incident and accuse the government of failing to ensure women’s and children’s safety. We cannot say that this incident has opened the eyes of the government.
“About 40 staff are on the lookout.
We are doing our job,” North Goa Superintendent of Police Rahul Gupta said. When he called out to her, she emerged from the building, according to eyewitness accounts. Multiple complaints have been filed, but no action has been forthcoming,” state Mahila Congress president Pratiksha Khalap said.
