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Crime
14-year-old girl abducted near Calangute school in Goa
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 01:16 AM
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A 14‑year‑old girl was reportedly abducted near a school in Calangute, Goa, prompting police action.
Police in Goa received a report that a teenage girl, aged 14, was taken away from the vicinity of a school in Calangute. The incident was first reported by the Times of India, which highlighted the seriousness of the abduction.
Local authorities have launched an immediate search operation, deploying personnel to canvass the area and gather information from witnesses. The police have also appealed to the public for any leads that could help locate the missing girl.
The school administration has been notified, and parents of students were informed about the incident as a precautionary measure. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have not released further details pending verification.
The incident underscores concerns about child safety in public spaces and has prompted calls for heightened vigilance in the region.
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in the swift resolution of the case.
Local authorities have launched an immediate search operation, deploying personnel to canvass the area and gather information from witnesses. The police have also appealed to the public for any leads that could help locate the missing girl.
The school administration has been notified, and parents of students were informed about the incident as a precautionary measure. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have not released further details pending verification.
The incident underscores concerns about child safety in public spaces and has prompted calls for heightened vigilance in the region.
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in the swift resolution of the case.