Goa Vows Strict Action to Ensure Visitor Safety Amid Misconduct

In response to a series of recent incidents involving the harassment of foreign tourists in Goa, the state government has ordered strict action and heightened policing at major tourist hotspots.

Last week, a video from Arambol Beach triggered widespread outrage after it showed a group of men repeatedly forcing two foreign women to pose for photographs, despite their visible discomfort. In another incident reported from Vagator, bouncers at a local establishment allegedly behaved inappropriately with a visiting family from Varanasi, causing distress and prompting complaints to authorities.

Taking note of these disturbing events, the state tourism department held an urgent meeting with Goa Police to discuss enhanced safety measures. Officials have made it clear that bouncers are not authorized to intervene in tourist-related matters and warned that "any form of assault, intimidation, or misconduct will invite strict action in coordination with law-enforcement authorities."