Hi, This has reference to the news in the Goan press that 40 girls in Goa were 'molested' by intending police men.
The Girls have all my sympathy because such an experience could be a shattering one and would mar the psych of the concerned individuals. But, as a person who has led both boys and girls on several jamborees, tours, etc., and brought them back SAFELY, kindly permit me to ask a few questions. 1. When the teachers and tour operator saw that there was an unruly mob of men, and the police only provided one constable, wasn't it prudent for them to detrain at Jaipur itself and await the next train. 2. The loss of tickets, if at all the Railway Authorities were so unfeeling and callous (Experience tells me they are generally not), is only a matter of money. Particularly since these were girls and students, SAFETY was PARAMOUNT! 3. In conclusion one can only point fingers firstly at the tour operator who accompanied them and was stupid enough to allow them to proceed, when under threat. (The consequences might have been serious but luckily the hoodlums didn't go to extremes). Secondly at the accompanying teachers. What were these guys doing? Couldn't they use their authority to veto that dangerous trip? -- Tony de Sa Ph: IN +91 <javascript:void(0);> 8322470148 Call <javascript:void(0);> E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] M: IN +91 <javascript:void(0);> 9975162897 Call <javascript:void(0);>
