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Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault of 3-Year-Old in Goa

By PTI

Police have opened a case after a three‑year‑old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in a dilapidated building in North Goa district. The child was discovered crying outside the building near a taxi stand in Mapusa, about 9 km from Panaji, on Sunday evening. A passerby saw the girl and helped her, after which locals notified the police. The victim was first taken to Mapusa District Hospital in critical condition and later transferred to Goa Medical College and Hospital for further treatment, a police spokesperson said. The girl’s family sells balloons and she had been with them at the Mapusa market for Diwali, according to a police official. Superintendent of Police (North) Rahul Gupta, who arrived at the scene late Sunday evening, said efforts were underway to locate the suspect. The victim’s condition was reported as stable. Mapusa police have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify and track the alleged perpetrator.