Panaji, April 24: In a move to curb crime against women and keep the beaches in the state clean, Goa Tourism department asked Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) to restrict people with alcohol or glass bottles on beaches in Goa. According to sources, alcohol on Goa beaches will be banned soon. Times of India quoted a senior tourism department official as saying, “Implementation of this (ban on alcohol on Goa beaches) has begun.” “To prevent eve teasing incidents on Goan beaches we have taken this step,” added the official who also informed that even locals would not be allowed to enter into the beaches with alcohol. Continue reading →