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Four-year-old girl assaulted in Goa; Bihar man arrested
Police in Goa have arrested a Bihar native in connection with the sexual assault of a four-year-old girl in Canacona taluka. The incident marks the second such case reported in the state within seven days.
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A child sexual abuse case has been registered in Canacona taluka of Kushavati district following an assault that occurred late on November 10 at Shristhal village, according to senior police officials. The accused, identified as a native of Bihar state, has been taken into custody pending further investigation.
The arrested individual faces charges related to the assault of the four-year-old victim. Police said the incident came to light after the child's family reported the matter to authorities, triggering a swift response from law enforcement personnel in the district.
The arrest represents the second such case of child sexual assault documented in Goa within a week, raising concerns about child safety in the state. Local police have intensified investigations and initiated measures to identify any potential links between the incidents. Officials said a comprehensive inquiry is underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding the assault.
The development comes amid heightened scrutiny on crimes against children across India, with authorities across states implementing stricter measures and quicker response protocols to such cases.