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Crime
Foreign tourist alleges rape in Goa after meeting man on social media
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 03:32 AM
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A foreign visitor in Goa has reported being raped by a man she connected with through a social media platform, prompting a police investigation.
A foreign national staying in Goa has lodged a complaint alleging that she was sexually assaulted by a man she met on a social networking site. The incident is said to have taken place in the coastal state, which attracts a large number of international visitors each year.
The victim approached local law‑enforcement officials and filed a formal report. Police have registered the case and said they are conducting a preliminary inquiry to verify the details and identify the accused.
Authorities emphasized that any allegation of sexual violence will be treated seriously and urged tourists to exercise caution when meeting strangers online. The police also assured that they will cooperate with the victim's home country, if required, to ensure a thorough investigation.
The case remains under investigation, and no further information about the suspect or the exact location of the alleged assault has been released pending the probe.
The victim approached local law‑enforcement officials and filed a formal report. Police have registered the case and said they are conducting a preliminary inquiry to verify the details and identify the accused.
Authorities emphasized that any allegation of sexual violence will be treated seriously and urged tourists to exercise caution when meeting strangers online. The police also assured that they will cooperate with the victim's home country, if required, to ensure a thorough investigation.
The case remains under investigation, and no further information about the suspect or the exact location of the alleged assault has been released pending the probe.