In the past year, 2024, South Goa witnessed a significant rise in murder cases compared to 2023. In 2023, only nine murder cases were recorded in South Goa, whereas this number increased to 13 in 2024. According to police statistics, most of these crimes occurred in the Salcete taluka, where the growing number of non-Goan migrants is cited as the main reason. In 2024, South Goa recorded 10 cases of attempted murder, which was the same number as in 2023. However, in 2022, this number was only seven.
The analysis of various crimes indicates that the increase in criminal activities in Salcete is primarily due to migrant workers from States like Karnataka, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. Among these, 70% of the workers live alone, and crimes often result from disputes under the influence of alcohol.
It is evident that the lack of moral and ethical education is a key factor in the rise of crimes, corruption, and atrocities. To curb crime rates, efforts must focus on providing moral education to the public and ensuring prompt enforcement of strict punishments. Such measures could lead to a noticeable decline in criminal activities.
