Protection for tourists in Goa...

baz · Apr 2nd, 2008, 02:25

If I remember recently the Chief Minister asserted that tourists to Goa should,' take responsibility for themselves.' He said,' Foreign women should avoid insecure places, and should not wonder at night without fear of the consequences. You can't expect the government to provide police on the beaches after midnight.'

Less than two weeks later he is stating that Russians will be given full protection from the State when visiting Goa.

http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles...tory_ID=040133

Nick-H · Apr 2nd, 2008, 02:34

Seems to be a bit of a mixed-up place at the moment.

ananda2193 · Apr 2nd, 2008, 02:50

Something sure smells rotten in Goa at the moment, and I don't mean the cashew Feni!

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I'm not sure I'll pass by that way anytime soon by the looks of things.

What a shame!

The_Londoner · Apr 2nd, 2008, 03:01

Am i missing out on something here? Why should one nationality be given protection.. I read in linked article that Russians are buying land in Goa, are they allowed to buy land or properties in India?

crvlvr · Apr 2nd, 2008, 03:30

Does anyone believe anything a politician says?

Madhu10 · Apr 2nd, 2008, 03:51

Goa politics is like a revolving door...keeps spinning and spinning.

baz · Apr 2nd, 2008, 03:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by crvlvr

Does anyone believe anything a politician says?

The media I suppose. I trust both in equal measure ie: not at all.

snowcrab · Apr 2nd, 2008, 04:51

This is probably in response to complaints from the Russian consulate. There are lots of non-gangster Russians who enjoy vacations in India.

Russian Consulate expresses concern over Goa security
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/R...ow/2909553.cms

Perhaps some good that might come out of this would be more people admitting what has happened to them in Goa so people can get a clearer picture of what the situation really is.

NRI Woman Complains of Rape in Goa's Five Star Hotel
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=45261&n_tit =NRI+Woman+Complains+of+Rape+i n+Goa's+Five+Star+Hotel

But then there is still always the question of political will.

No allocation for tourism in Goa's state budget for 2008-09
Industry terms budget as counter-productive
http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/Arti...=Top%20Stories

Brisso · Apr 2nd, 2008, 05:27

Load of crap - I remember the fuss the Goan police and authorities put on when the son of the Speaker of the Croatian parliament was murdered 3 years ago.

That too was initially classified by the police as accidental. As soon as the cameras were gone, the matter was dropped.

Lou Wilson · Apr 2nd, 2008, 05:51

I believe the death count for tourist in Goa for 2007 was 61.
That is a lot for one state. I was in Goa mostly Anjuna Beach for January of 1971, I don't believe I saw 61 tourist or travellers. I have not been back to Goa since and think I will keep skipping it as I head back to India from time to time.
India is a very safe place but Goa seems high risk from getting killed, mugged or robbed by the police department.

roobob · Apr 3rd, 2008, 03:05

Not all the deaths are by attackers - a lot are drownings( locals as well as tourists drown due to rough sea),dangerous driving conditions on all sides counts for some, then there is the odd drugs mishap - same as the world over, just more publicised as people think paradise exists. I always manage to find a safe space in Goa and as I am writing this I obviously come back in one piece!

Apr 2nd, 2008, 02:25	#1
baz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Posts: 112	Protection for tourists in Goa... If I remember recently the Chief Minister asserted that tourists to Goa should,' take responsibility for themselves.' He said,' Foreign women should avoid insecure places, and should not wonder at night without fear of the consequences. You can't expect the government to provide police on the beaches after midnight.' Less than two weeks later he is stating that Russians will be given full protection from the State when visiting Goa. http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles...tory_ID=040133

Apr 2nd, 2008, 02:34	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,426	Seems to be a bit of a mixed-up place at the moment. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Apr 2nd, 2008, 03:01	#4
The_Londoner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 292	Am i missing out on something here? Why should one nationality be given protection.. I read in linked article that Russians are buying land in Goa, are they allowed to buy land or properties in India? __________________ Idle mind is a Devil's workshop.

Apr 2nd, 2008, 03:51	#6
Madhu10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the road (at home in San Francisco, Hyderabad and Goa ) Posts: 109	Goa politics is like a revolving door...keeps spinning and spinning. __________________ Flickring away.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/80145936@N00/

Apr 2nd, 2008, 04:51	#8
snowcrab Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alberta, Can Posts: 1,054	This is probably in response to complaints from the Russian consulate. There are lots of non-gangster Russians who enjoy vacations in India. Russian Consulate expresses concern over Goa security http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/R...ow/2909553.cms Perhaps some good that might come out of this would be more people admitting what has happened to them in Goa so people can get a clearer picture of what the situation really is. NRI Woman Complains of Rape in Goa's Five Star Hotel http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=45261&n_tit =NRI+Woman+Complains+of+Rape+i n+Goa's+Five+Star+Hotel But then there is still always the question of political will. No allocation for tourism in Goa's state budget for 2008-09 Industry terms budget as counter-productive http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/Arti...=Top%20Stories __________________ http://indibliss.blogspot.com/

Apr 2nd, 2008, 02:50	#3
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,616	Something sure smells rotten in Goa at the moment, and I don't mean the cashew Feni! \ I'm not sure I'll pass by that way anytime soon by the looks of things. What a shame!

Apr 2nd, 2008, 03:30	#5
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: On the move in India.. Posts: 4,535	Does anyone believe anything a politician says?

Apr 2nd, 2008, 05:27	#9
Brisso Specialist muddler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 663	Load of crap - I remember the fuss the Goan police and authorities put on when the son of the Speaker of the Croatian parliament was murdered 3 years ago. That too was initially classified by the police as accidental. As soon as the cameras were gone, the matter was dropped.

Apr 2nd, 2008, 05:51	#10
Lou Wilson Untitled Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Philadelphia. PA USA Posts: 125	I believe the death count for tourist in Goa for 2007 was 61. That is a lot for one state. I was in Goa mostly Anjuna Beach for January of 1971, I don't believe I saw 61 tourist or travellers. I have not been back to Goa since and think I will keep skipping it as I head back to India from time to time. India is a very safe place but Goa seems high risk from getting killed, mugged or robbed by the police department. Last edited by Lou Wilson : Apr 2nd, 2008 at 06:54. Reason: year correction from 06 to 07

Apr 3rd, 2008, 03:05	#11
roobob Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: England Posts: 12	Not all the deaths are by attackers - a lot are drownings( locals as well as tourists drown due to rough sea),dangerous driving conditions on all sides counts for some, then there is the odd drugs mishap - same as the world over, just more publicised as people think paradise exists. I always manage to find a safe space in Goa and as I am writing this I obviously come back in one piece!

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