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Crime
3-year-old girl raped in abandoned Goa building, police start manhunt
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 04:02 AM
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A three‑year‑old was sexually assaulted inside an abandoned building in Goa, prompting police to launch a manhunt for the alleged perpetrator.
A three‑year‑old child was found to have been sexually assaulted inside an abandoned structure in the state of Goa, according to police reports. The incident, which has shocked the local community, was reported to authorities shortly after the victim was discovered.
Goa police have immediately opened a case under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and have launched a manhunt to locate the suspect. Senior officials said that teams from the crime branch are canvassing the area, reviewing CCTV footage and tracing any leads that could identify the perpetrator.
Investigators have appealed to the public for information that could assist in the search, urging anyone with relevant details to come forward. The case remains under active investigation, and the police have assured that they will pursue all avenues to bring the accused to justice.
The incident underscores growing concerns about child safety in public spaces, prompting calls for stricter monitoring of abandoned properties and increased vigilance by local authorities.
Goa police have immediately opened a case under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and have launched a manhunt to locate the suspect. Senior officials said that teams from the crime branch are canvassing the area, reviewing CCTV footage and tracing any leads that could identify the perpetrator.
Investigators have appealed to the public for information that could assist in the search, urging anyone with relevant details to come forward. The case remains under active investigation, and the police have assured that they will pursue all avenues to bring the accused to justice.
The incident underscores growing concerns about child safety in public spaces, prompting calls for stricter monitoring of abandoned properties and increased vigilance by local authorities.