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Goa bans Christmas beach parties | Goa bans Christmas beach parties |
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Christmas and New Year beach parties in tourist resorts in the Indian state of Goa have been banned because of security concerns, say the authorities. | Christmas and New Year beach parties in tourist resorts in the Indian state of Goa have been banned because of security concerns, say the authorities. |
No specific details have been given but officials said there was "obviously" a security threat. | No specific details have been given but officials said there was "obviously" a security threat. |
The decision follows the attacks in Mumbai last month in which more than 170 people were killed. | The decision follows the attacks in Mumbai last month in which more than 170 people were killed. |
The ban will be a major blow to Goa, which relies on the thousands of tourists attending the famous parties. | The ban will be a major blow to Goa, which relies on the thousands of tourists attending the famous parties. |
"Taking into consideration all the aspects, we have decided that beach parties would not be allowed from December 23 to January 5," Goa chief minister Digamber Kamat told reporters. | "Taking into consideration all the aspects, we have decided that beach parties would not be allowed from December 23 to January 5," Goa chief minister Digamber Kamat told reporters. |
He said traditional ceremonies and parties being held in hotels will be unaffected. | He said traditional ceremonies and parties being held in hotels will be unaffected. |
Kishan Kumar, Goa's police inspector general, told Reuters: "Obviously there is a security threat, but we cannot say anything more specific at the moment". | Kishan Kumar, Goa's police inspector general, told Reuters: "Obviously there is a security threat, but we cannot say anything more specific at the moment". |
Security has been tightened around India's coast following the attacks in November and several foreign governments have advised their citizens against travel to the country. | Security has been tightened around India's coast following the attacks in November and several foreign governments have advised their citizens against travel to the country. |
Goan business leaders said tourism was a "lifeline" and the decision would seriously affect trade. | Goan business leaders said tourism was a "lifeline" and the decision would seriously affect trade. |
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