Goa Tourism announces strict safety measures
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The tourism department of Goa has constituted strict measures to safeguard visiting tourists, especially women travellers.
The state will set up Tourist Police Force comprising 200-250 Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) Police. Dilip Parulekar, the state’s tourism minister said the department is also contemplating formation of all women Police team for night patrolling. “The Police staff which has been drawn from the IRB force has been sensitized and trained to deal with the safety and security requirements especially of women travellers visiting the state.”
Other measures include setting up of two flying squads, one each for North and South Goa. “They have been conferred Executive Magistrate Powers which means they have the power to take action or pass orders on the spot,” Parulekar said.
The department has also set up Surveillance and Monitoring Teams (SMTs) led by Assistant Tourist Officers.