THE GOAN NETWORK
PANAJI
Calangute Police booked 30 cases during a special drive against illegal hawkers, public drinking and touting along Candolim-Baga coast on Thursday.
The special drive was conducted by Calangute Police Station led by PI Paresh G Naik and PI Tourist Unit Jatin J Potdar to clear hawkers selling items along the beach belt at Candolim, Calangute, and Baga, thereby causing nuisance to tourists and the public.
During the drive, 14 cases were booked under Section 34 of the IP Act, and many items were confiscated. Additionally, seven cases of public drinking and nine cases of touting were also booked.
The police team also interacted with tourists, creating awareness about dos and don'ts, and made them aware about illegal touts. Public announcements were also made at Calangute and Baga beaches, advising tourists to take safety precautions while availing water sports activities. Local businessmen were requested to maintain polite behaviour with customers.
Police have been deployed at all static points in the jurisdiction of Calangute Police Station to prevent any untoward incidents.
