I don't mean to be controversial and stir up an issue which has everybody in Goa and beyond upset and angry. First and foremost, it should be noted that the alleged victim did not report the incident immediately. This only makes it more difficult for the authorities as far as taking DNA evidence is concerned.
One should also be mindful that the accused youth are also someone's sons. As the law stands they should be afforded proper justice not just convicted without proper evidence. It is difficult for me and I am sure for many, to equate the alleged rape with the findings of the medical committee. Why is the committee erring on the side of inconclusive evidence. My reading would be that there is no evidence and they are afraid to say so given the feelings of the broad community in Goa. I ask as well why is the Government getting involved in the judicial process, the C.M. has no right to put pressure on the Courts to convict the youths if there is no evidence. The C.M. should not pander to the crowd just to gain kudos. There are the Courts and they should be allowed to do their job unhindered. Also the Police should not bring the case to Court unless they have strong evidence to bring to bear against the youth concerned. Could it just be that it was Eve teasing which I understand goes on a lot in India ( I am not condoning this) that occurred and the girl just broke down mentally. Could some one also tell me the difference between the alleged rape committed by three Goan youth working for a cruise ship and in which the G.O.A (U.K.) has gotten involved with and the alleged rape committed in Goa? We are asked to support the youth here in England and you are ready to string the youth up in Goa. Sincerely, Gabriel V Menezes ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
