Five children were reportedly reunited with their families while vacationing on Goan beaches over the weekend. These children were separated from their families at various beaches including Baga, Calangute and Varca beaches. These days, as is usually the case in the summer season, Goan beaches are over-crowded with people, many of whom are children. It is learnt that the total number of children who were united with their families across beaches in Goa stood at 51 in the first four-and-half months of 2024. The lifesavers working on the beaches were largely responsible for reuniting the children with their families. It is pertinent to note that there have been several cases of kidnapping of children that have been reported in the state. It would be in the fitness of things to have ‘Missing Persons’ booths put up by the Tourism Department on the beaches which are normally overcrowded. Children who have been lost can be kept in these booths so that their family members can pick them up. Such ‘Missing Persons’ booths are usually seen at the major festivals held in the state.
