Sunbed row turns violent; Bengaluru visitor suffers head injury; incident reignites safety concerns
A viral clip shows shack staff attacking Bengaluru tourists (not seen) at a Calangute shack on Tuesday.
MAPUSA
A group of tourists from Bengaluru were allegedly assaulted by staff of a beach shack at Calangute on Tuesday evening, leaving one person seriously injured and raising fresh concerns over visitor safety along Goa’s busy coastline.
According to police, the altercation began when the tourists, who had gone for a swim, returned to the shore.
One of them reportedly lay down on a sunbed belonging to a shack identified as Planet Goa without seeking permission.
Shack employees objected to the use of the beach bed, leading to a verbal argument that quickly escalated.
The staff allegedly attacked the tourist using rods and sticks, leaving him seriously injured.
The victim sustained a deep cut on the head and was bleeding heavily. He was initially rushed to the Candolim Primary Health Centre and later shifted to the Goa Medical College (GMC), where he received six stitches.
Doctors said his condition is stable.
Calangute Police have registered a case of attempt to murder and arrested two shack employees in connection with the assault.
Further investigation is underway to identify if more individuals were involved.
A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, drawing sharp reactions and raising questions about regulation and conduct of beach shack operators in the State’s prime tourist belt.
