Goa Police Records Significant Drop in Emergency Calls: A Testament to Enhanced Safety Measures

The Goa Police reported a 12% decrease in complaint calls during early 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This decline signifies improved public safety and effective policing. Notably, incidents related to snatching decreased by 50%, and crime against women complaints reduced by 21.5%, underscoring effective community interventions.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Panaji | Updated: 15-05-2025 23:02 IST | Created: 15-05-2025 23:02 IST

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The Goa police have announced a noticeable reduction in the volume of complaint calls received by their control room from January to April 2025, marking a more than 12% decrease compared to the previous year.

From 10,816 calls in early 2025, there's a marked decline from 12,302 calls in the same period last year. Goa Police attribute this drop to improved public safety, effective response mechanisms, and diligent policing efforts across the state.

Remarkably, snatching cases have halved, while bullfighting-related complaints decreased by 42.9%. Incidents involving noise pollution, traffic, assault, theft, crime against women, and accidents all saw notable reductions, evidencing Goa Police's commitment to community safety through targeted awareness and rapid response initiatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)