PANAJI: North Goa District Police has booked 177 persons for alleged illegal touting during October 2026 as part of an enforcement drive aimed at curbing the practice and improving the safety and convenience of tourists.
According to a press note issued by the PRO, North Goa Police, 69 persons were arrested under Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), while 108 others were prosecuted under the Goa Tourist Trade Act.
Special enforcement drives were conducted within the jurisdictions of coastal police stations and at Mopa Airport Police Station.
Police said the action forms part of ongoing efforts to prevent illegal touting and ensure a more convenient experience for tourists visiting North Goa.
The district police have warned that enforcement will continue and that action will be taken against those found violating the law.
