Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: North Goa District Police has intensified its crackdown on illegal touting across the district to curb the menace and ensure the safety and convenience of tourists and the general public.
According to a press note issued by the PRO, North Goa Police, a total of 177 persons were booked for illegal touting during October 2026 under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Goa Tourist Trade Act.
Of the total, 69 persons were arrested under Section 170 of the BNSS, while 108 others were prosecuted under the Goa Tourist Trade Act.
Special enforcement drives were conducted in coastal police station jurisdictions and at Mopa Airport Police Station as part of the district-wide action.
North Goa Police stated that the drive would continue and warned that action would be taken against any future violations.
The initiative aims to curb illegal touting and improve the overall experience and convenience of tourists visiting the district.
