PANAJI
Baga Beach witnessed late-night chaos on Friday after Calangute Police detained four tourists for allegedly vandalising a beach shack and assaulting a worker while under the influence of alcohol.
According to the shack owner, the group arrived at the shack during sunset and spent several hours there before allegedly demanding that Kannada songs be played. The owner reportedly refused the request, following which the tourists allegedly became aggressive and threatened to shut down the shack.
The accused allegedly broke several beer bottles and created a disturbance on the premises. When asked to compensate for the damages, the group reportedly refused payment. “They claimed they were from the Navy and refused to pay for the damages. They even threatened to shut down the shack,” the owner alleged.
No serious injuries were reported, though a shack worker was allegedly assaulted during the altercation. The owner later approached Calangute Police and filed a complaint accusing the group of threatening behaviour, assault, and damage to property.
The shack owner has demanded that an FIR be registered against the tourists, alleging that incidents involving unruly tourist behaviour are increasing and require stricter police action.
