It is learnt that a 13-year old boy from Thane district in Maharashtra left his home and was later found in a guest house in Calangute. The boy was reunited with his parents by the Goa police three days after he left home.
There could be several such instances wherein under-aged boys from other States leave their homes for the sake of adventure and land up in Goa.
‘The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights’ has reportedly requested the director of tourism to direct all guesthouse operators to report incidents of minors trying to check in.
According to the authorities concerned it thus becomes absolutely necessary for all hotels and guesthouses to not let out the rooms to minors and to immediately report the matter to the police if there is any suspicion as regards those accompanying the minor.
