Goa, Nov. 12 -- The Catholic Association of Goa (CAG) has strongly condemned two alleged sexual assault cases involving four-year-old girls in Mapusa and Canacona, warning that Goa risks becoming the "rape capital of India".

Expressing concern over the incidents, the association said mere assurances from the government were insufficient and called for concrete measures to strengthen the safety of children across the state.

The CAG has demanded stronger policing, effective preventive action and speedy investigations, along with fast-track justice to ensure that those responsible are brought to book.

The association stressed that child safety must be treated as a priority and called for decisive government intervention to prevent such in...