153 cases of rape, 379 cases of molestation in last two-half years in Goa: CM

As many as 153 cases of rape and 379 cases of molestation were registered during the last two and half years in Goa, State Legislative Assembly was informed on Friday.

According to a written reply tabled in the state assembly in response to a question asked by Congress MLA Digambar Kamat.

Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who also holds Home Portfolio, said in 2016, 40 cases of rape and 133 cases of molestation were registered, 78 case of rape and 171 cases of molestation were registered in 2017 and in 2018 till June 2018, 35 cases of rape and 75 cases of molestation were registered.