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News Topical, Digital Desk : Goa police have increased their enforcement on the state's beaches. Now, police can take action against tourists, whether Indian or foreign, who take photographs or forcibly take selfies without their permission. This decision was taken in light of the increasing number of complaints and viral videos on social media.
What is the new rule ?
According to the police, taking photographs, videos or forcibly taking selfies without consent will now be considered a serious matter, especially when it violates someone's privacy or harasses women.
A senior police officer said that in recent days, videos have surfaced showing men trying to force selfies with foreign women. Police will now take strict action in such cases, and those found guilty could face up to 24 hours of preventive detention.
Under which laws will action be taken ?
This action is being taken under Section 170 of the Indian Civil Security Code ( BNSS) , which allows detention without warrant in certain cases.
On Friday, two male tourists from Tamil Nadu were detained at Baga Beach in North Goa under the same law for allegedly taking photographs and harassing tourists.
Increased patrolling on beaches
Police officials say such incidents damage the image of a tourist state like Goa. Police patrols have been increased, especially in the coastal areas of North Goa. Police say this strictness has become necessary after several recent cases of domestic tourists forcibly taking selfies with foreign women.
An FIR has been filed against a man, Alisto Lobo, at Calangute beach for allegedly filming a woman tourist swimming without her permission and circulating it on social media.
Police have taken action against him under provisions related to outraging the modesty of a woman and defamation. Additionally, two tourists from Odisha, Akash Minaj and Dhyan Tappo , have been charged with harassing, forcibly photographing, and inappropriately touching a Russian woman.
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