PANAJI: Data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2020 has revealed that more than 66% of rape survivors in Goa are minors. The data has also revealed that every month last year, Goa recorded five rape cases on average.
Of the 60 cases of rape registered in Goa last year, there are 61 survivors, of which 42 are minors. The rape rate in Goa stands at 7.8%, higher than the national average of 4.3%. The NCRB also said that there has been an increase of 73% in various crimes in 2020.
The bureau said that there is a rise in registration of cases under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 2020 as compared to 2018 and 2019. As per the NCRB, 38% of cases registered were under the IPC, and 84% of the offences have been chargesheeted.
On the bright side, not a single incident of acid attack or dowry death was reported in Goa in 2020. However, 67 cases were registered pertaining to assault of women with intent to outrage their modesty. There is an increase of 3.4% in cases pertaining to assault on women. Similarly, there is increase of 2.5% in sexual harassment cases, and 0.4% in sexual harassment at work or office premises.
The bureau said that 398 cases of theft and 148 cases of motor theft have been reported in 2020. It also said that 174 cases have been registered under the NDPS Act.
There has also been an increase in murder cases in 2020. The NCRB said that 34 murder cases were reported in 2020, as compared to 33 in 2019.
Kidnapping cases, however, have decreased in 2020, NCRB said. Only 45 cases were registered in 2020, down from 71 in 2019. A total of 36 children were kidnapped in 2020.
Along with the decrease in crimes against children (125 cases), there has also been a decrease in crimes against senior citizens. The bureau said that down from the 40 cases registered of crimes against seniors in 2019, the year 2020 saw just 31.
