Goa CM again: More than 90% crimes in the state committed by migrants

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In a repeat of his controversial remarks from 2023, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that more than 90% of crimes in the state are committed by migrants. In a written reply to whether the government had undertaken a study or analysis of the changing crime profile in the state in the last five years, Sawant said the analysis of the profiles of arrested accused persons involved in serious offences is conducted regularly, including their place of origin, repeat-offender status and possible involvement in the inter-state or organised criminal networks.

On action taken to monitor and curb criminal activities, Sawant said, “PCR vans, motorcycles and highway patrol vans have been deployed for intensive mobile patrolling during day and night to prevent crime. During Zero Hour in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Sawant said, “If we are to do crime-prevention plans… we need to create awareness.

Which is why we are stressing on tenant and labour verification,” the CM said. Be it from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh or from other areas,” he had said.

He later said his speech was “twisted by some political leaders”. The police were able to rescue her…,” he said at an event.

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In a repeat of his controversial remarks from 2023, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that more than 90% of crimes in the state are committed by migrants.
During Zero Hour in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Sawant said, “If we are to do crime-prevention plans… we need to create awareness.
Which is why we are stressing on tenant and labour verification,” the CM said.
In a written reply to whether the government had undertaken a study or analysis of the changing crime profile in the state in the last five years, Sawant said the analysis of the profiles of arrested accused persons…
On action taken to monitor and curb criminal activities, Sawant said, “PCR vans, motorcycles and highway patrol vans have been deployed for intensive mobile patrolling during day and night to prevent crime.
The police were able to rescue her…,” he said at an event.
Be it from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh or from other areas,” he had said.
He later said his speech was “twisted by some political leaders”.

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The Indian Expresslink