Hi George,
Thanjks for yr response. I agree with you that there is a decline in the law
and order situation in Goa. We need to energise trhe various community groups
to meet the press anbd get this matter publicly addressed so that the people at
large become aware and take action against ineffective policing.If police
presence is made more prominent at sensitilocations such as beaches, secluded
areas and other public places this might just give a message to the criminals
that Goa means business. By the way are these criminals actual goans or other
tourists of India origin who come in for a gang bang and end up committing
crimes for which Goa gets blamed. Furthermore are these cvrimes individually
committed or are they they work of organised gand members?? I love Goa and
would love to see Goa prosperous healthy and better than rest of the Indian
states.
Regards Godfrey Rasquinha
----- Original Message ----
From: George Pinto <georgejpi...@yahoo.com>
To: Goanet <goa...@goanet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:46:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Media Priorities: On Goa Being an Unsafe Place
Hi Godfrey
Sadly the law and order situation has deteriorated in Goa, along with the
political situation. On Sunday, there was reported gang violence leaving one
dead and two seriously injured at Siridao. This gang violence may not have
directly involved tourists but who is to say the lawless nexxus, including the
drug mafia is not involved like in the Scarlet murder case.
Foreign and domestic tourists have been murdered over the years in Goa. If we
cannot guarantee basic safety to the tourist, it is not fair to ask the tourist
to visit. In addition, Goa get terrible headlines. Better the tourist goes to
other places where they are safe.
George
--- On Tue, 5/12/09, Romeo Ferns <dedicated2...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hey George,
> Thats not fair at all. If we have a law and order situation
> in Goa then lets do something about it and address the
> situation rather than ask tourists to go elsewhere to safer
> destinations. We need the tourists for the sake of Goa and
> Goans.
>
> Godfrey Rasquinha
