Four year old raped in Goa; minister says 90% crimes done by outsiders

mangaloretoday.com

Goa, November 10, 2026: A four-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in North Goa on Sunday, police said.

The minor girl was rushed to a hospital for treatment, where her condition is reported to be stable, said police.

Even as the police continue their search for the accused, who remains unidentified so far, Goa Tribal Welfare Minister Ramesh Tawadkar said that “90 per cent” of such crimes in the state are committed by “outsiders”.

“Such crimes should not happen in Goa or anywhere else in the country. The person who has committed this crime has a demonic mentality. Goa is a tourist state. People from outside the state come here and 90 per cent of people involved in such cases are those who have come to Goa from outside [the state],” Tawadkar said.

He said people could not be stopped from coming to Goa to earn their livelihood. “The government is playing its role to control such crimes. Police should also tighten enforcement in the state to prevent such incidents,” Tawadkar added.