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January 28, 2010 | Russian envoy enraged over rape of Russian girl in Goa | New Delhi: Russia's Ambassador to India Alexander Kadakin on Thursday lashed out the Indian authorities for not doing enough to resolve the case involving the rape of a nine-year old Russian girl in Goa. Speaking
exclusively to ANI TV, Ambassador Kadakin expressed anger over some reports in
the media suggesting
that the nine-year-old girl had provoked and solicited sexual activity. "How can
a nine-year-old provoke," an agitated Ambassador Kadakin asked. Terming the
incident
outrageous, the envoy warned that if investigations were not carried out properly,
the Russian Government would be forced to issue an advisory to its citizens on
visiting India, particularly Goa through its diplomatic mission. "We have expressed
deep indignation and outrage on this terrible incident, which happened day before
yesterday. It is up to the Indian authorities to decide that why there is such
a steep rise in crime, especially in Goa," the envoy said. "There was some talk
in quarters by legislators in Goa that Russians provoke. How can a little
nine-year-old
provoke? How can it be? The situation is not alright in Goa. Goan authorities
are not doing everything to investigate. This is not the first case," he added.
"The embassy yesterday issued a very strong statement. We should see how the
situation
unfolds in connection with the investigation. If a real investigation is done,
then we can draw conclusions," Ambassador Kadakin said. Ambassador Kadakin's
warning
came as the Goa Police announced the identity of the two suspects reportedly
involved
in the rape of the Russian girl. Goa's Inspector General of Police K.D. Singh
said the names of the suspects were Aman Bharadwaj and Anil, and added that they
were absconding. The Goa government said it has sent a detailed report to the
Centre in connection with the rape of a nine-year-old Russian girl at Arambol
beach in Panaji. "I had received a call from Union Tourism minister Kumari Selja
who asked for a detailed report. The Chief Secretary, who was directed to compile
it, has sent the report yesterday," Chief Minister Digamber Kamat said. Condemning
the rape, Selja had called it as "extremely sad and shameful" and demanded
immediate
action, noting the incident was contrary to the 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (Guest is
God) campaign and gives a bad name to the country. The minor was allegedly raped
on January 26. Goa receives around 40,000 Russian tourists, and was rocked with
the rape of a 25-year-old girl allegedly by a local politician on December 1 last
year. In another instance, two Russian girls had to hide in forest for almost
four hours on Christmas day after a taxi driver allegedly chased them demanding
sexual favours. |
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