Goa Police Book Tourist After Fortuner Stuck At Vagator Beach | Viral Video
Panaji: A 22-year-old tourist has been booked by Goa Police after a sport utility vehicle (SUV) became stranded on Vagator Beach, an incident that gained attention following the circulation of a video online, according to NDTV and other reports.
The vehicle, a Toyota Fortuner registered in Gujarat, was reportedly driven onto the sandy stretch of Vagator Beach in the Anjuna area, despite regulations prohibiting vehicles on beaches. As per The Goan, the SUV got stuck in the sand and was unable to move.
The situation worsened when the tide began to rise, allowing seawater to enter the vehicle and increasing the risk of damage. Authorities said the act was carried out in a negligent and unsafe manner, posing a potential threat to people present at the beach.
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Police later arranged for heavy machinery to retrieve the SUV from the water after it had been partially submerged. The owner of the vehicle was identified as Arjun Singh Rawat, aged 22.
According to NDTV, the vehicle owner claimed he was not driving at the time and had handed over the car to hotel staff for cleaning. However, officials noted that accountability would depend on identifying the individual behind the wheel during the incident.
A case has been registered by Anjuna Police under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with sections of the Motor Vehicles Act and Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
Officials also pointed out that such incidents are becoming increasingly common, with tourists often ignoring restrictions and driving vehicles onto beaches. These actions not only violate the law but also endanger public safety and the coastal environment, as highlighted in multiple reports.
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