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Goa police arrest two men in separate child sexual abuse cases
Law enforcement in Goa has arrested a Bihar-based welder and a Karnataka resident in connection with two separate cases involving the sexual assault of young children in different parts of the coastal state.
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Goa police have arrested a Bihar welder on charges of sexually assaulting a four-year-old child in Canacona, a town in South Goa. The suspect was taken into custody following a complaint filed by the victim's family. Investigators said the accused has been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
In a parallel development, authorities arrested a Karnataka resident accused of sexually assaulting a three-year-old in Mapusa, located in North Goa. The arrest came after a formal complaint was registered by the child's family members. The suspect is also facing charges under the IPC and POCSO Act provisions.
Both cases highlight the ongoing concerns regarding child safety in Goa. Police said the investigations in both matters are proceeding, and the accused individuals remain in custody. Authorities have appealed to the public to report any information about child abuse cases to the nearest police station or designated helpline.
The arrests come as state law enforcement continues to intensify operations against crimes against children. The POCSO Act carries stringent penalties, including life imprisonment, for offenders convicted of sexual offences involving minors.