The present lawless state cannot continue- Mamata Naik Maben
CCTV cameras lie in a non-functional state increasing the risk of heinous crimes- Sunil Signapurkar
Goa Khabar:Following the recent disturbing incidents of sexual assault involving minor girls in Mapusa and Canacona and a sexual assault in Curchorem Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders across Goa approached the police stations and submitted memorandums demanding urgent measures to strengthen the safety and security of women and children.
The party expressed serious concern over the safety of women and children in public spaces, residential areas and other vulnerable locations. The memorandums urged the police department to take immediate preventive steps rather than acting only after crimes have taken place.
AAP Vice President Sunil Signapurkar stated that CCTV Cameras coverage leaves much to be desired across Pernem and Goa. This emboldens criminal and unsavoury elements in society. He added that increased patrolling is a must to ensure that there is fear of law and order in the eyes of criminal elements.
AAP Women’s Wing President Mamata Naik Maben highlighted that abandoned buildings, schools and vulnerable locations need double the strength of present patrolling.
AAP Women’s Wing North Goa Womens Wing Vice President Ratishma Vishwajit Shirodcar state called for better staffing of Women’s help desks.
AAP leaders demanded increased police patrolling, particularly during evening and night hours, strict monitoring of habitual offenders, regular inspections of deserted areas and abandoned buildings, installation and proper functioning of CCTV cameras, and increased police presence near schools, colleges and other vulnerable locations. The memorandums also called for strengthening Women’s Help Desks, ensuring prompt emergency response, taking strict action against stalking and harassment, and conducting safety awareness programmes in schools, colleges and residential areas.
AAP emphasised that women’s and children’s safety cannot be ensured through assurances alone. The police department must take concrete preventive measures, strengthen ground-level policing and ensure accountability. The party urged the concerned Police Inspectors to look into the matter urgently and implement the suggested measures to ensure that women and children can move freely and safely without fear.
