nion Tourism Minister Shri K.Chiranjeevi has urged the State Governments and UTs to enact the cadre of Tourist Police in one form or other. Inaugurating the day long National Conference of State Tourism Ministers here today he said this can be done either by borrowing some companies from the Police Department or hiring ex-servicemen or home guards. The Tourist Police can be deployed visibly in places where such incidents can happen. The Minister said “ If inspite of our best efforts, such incidents occur, we must take immediate action to bring the culprits to the book and ensure speedy court trials. While doing so, we must show our sensitivity towards the feelings of the victim and respect their dignity and privacy”. Referring to the recent incidents of assault on women tourists which has seriously damaged our image the Minister said “It is not only important that we provide security to the tourists but it is also important that we must instil a sense of confidence in them”.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 11:15:01 +0000
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