Panaji: Goa Police on Monday arrested at least four persons for allegedly attacking some tourists from New Delhi at the famous Anjuna Beach in North Goa after a video of the incident went viral on social media. Taking serious note of the incident, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told reporters that such incidents would not be tolerated in the coastal state, which attracts a large number of tourists.


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Speaking to reporters in Panaji, the Chief Minister said, "We will not tolerate any violation of the law and order. The law would be strictly enforced. Any illegal act in the tourism business won't be tolerated". CM Sawant said the people in the tourism business should verify the background of their staff before employing them.


 



 


Sharing more details, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Mapusa) Jivba Dalvi said a complaint has been lodged in this regard by a Delhi resident who said that he and his family members were attacked by a gang with belts, a baseball bat, and a knife. They also rained blows on the complainant and others, leaving them injured, as per the First Information Report (FIR).


Dalvi said the prima facie investigation revealed a knife and other weapons were used to inflict injuries on the vital organs of the victims. "The accused were identified through CCTV cameras and were arrested on Sunday," he said, adding they are working in Goa. He said more arrests will be made soon.


The police officer said the circumstances surrounding the attack and the trigger are being investigated. Jivba Dalvi has assured that the remaining accused involved in the assault will be arrested soon and strict action will be taken against all of them as per the law.