Taken steps to ensure security of tourists: Goa CM

NEW DELHI: Expressing "grave" concern over intelligence reports that Goa is on the radar of terrorists in view of increasing tourists from Western European countries, US and Israel, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat today said the state has taken steps for security of visitors.

Kamat, who was speaking at the CMs conference on internal security, said police have been sensitised to provide proper security to both domestic and foreign tourists.

He also sought sanction of a special scheme for Goa Police to enable procurement of requisite equipment, vehicles and weaponry to set up a Central Police Control Room in Panaji.

"Goa is a small state and does not have the resources to finance the above proposed measures. Our resources have already been considerably strained due to implementation of the 6th Pay Commission scales for our staff and increased spending on crucial areas of infrastructure and social services," he said seeking central assistance.

He said Goa Police operates under various constraints of manpower and equipment.

"We need a special package for police to augment its strength and to equip it with latest gadgets, machinery and mobility to take care of emerging challenges," he said.