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Crime
Goa CM says over 90% of crimes in the state are committed by migrants
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 01:27 AM
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The Chief Minister of Goa reiterated that more than nine‑tenths of criminal incidents in the state are attributed to migrants, as reported by The Indian Express.
Goa's Chief Minister reiterated his earlier assertion that migrants are responsible for the vast majority of criminal cases in the state, stating that over 90% of crimes are linked to non‑resident individuals. The comment was reported by The Indian Express, which highlighted the CM's emphasis on the demographic profile of offenders. No official crime statistics were released alongside the statement, and the claim remains a point of public discussion. Authorities have not provided detailed data to corroborate the percentage cited. The remark comes amid ongoing debates about law and order and migration policies in the coastal state.