Taking serious note of the suspicious death of two tourists in Anjuna, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday stated that the area police officers are responsible for it and it is their duty to stop such unethical behavior in the area and prevent the use of drugs.
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"The area police officers are responsible for this and it is their duty to stop the unethical behavior in the area and prevent the use of narcotic drugs," stated Parrikar while speaking on the sidelines of land owners and tenants meeting in Mapusa. Meanwhile, in an emergency meeting in Panaji, Parrikar directed that action be taken not only against drug peddlers but also against the management of the establishments that host them right from waiters to the managers of hotels. The Chief Minister met up with top police brass including the Director General of Police, Superintendents of Police as well as Police Inspectors of Coastal Police stations, at his chamber at Porvorim. Sources present at the meeting informed that the Chief Minister has issued instructions, that in view of the recent incidents and the bad press coverage it has generated, the police have to crackdown on the peddling of drugs in the State. "No parties will be allowed to carry on after 10 pm. Action has to be taken against all involved in drugs including the establishments that host the peddlers," a source informed.
THE GOAN AT GROUND ZERO: Clubs, bar & restaurants along beach side in Vagator & Anjuna advertised in big way n Over 6 rave parties were on n Loud music was played till early morning along the coast n Only 3 had permission to play music till 10 pm
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Published Aug 15, 2017, 4:39 AM IST
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MAPUSA Call it "monsoon blast" or "music festival", with more than half a dozen raves on Saturday, it was party time along the famous Vagator and Anjuna coast during the weekend. Most clubs and bar and restaurants on the beachside had advertised in a big way trying to capitalize on the long weekend in the run up to the August 15 national holiday. The Goan did a rece along the Anjuna coastal belt and found at least four banners announcing about the parties. Hill Top Bar and…
