#Watch: Railway administration acts on Dudhsagar overcrowding incident; Trekkers made to do sit-ups

As soon as the monsoon begins in Maharashtra, trekkers and traveller started visiting forts, and waterfalls to experience the true colours of nature. However recently, a large number of tourists on Sunday morning found themselves unable to visit the popular Dudhsagar waterfall in Goa as police denied access due to unfavourable weather conditions.

 

 

The authorities had recently banned entry to the waterfalls and sanctuaries in forest areas after a tragic incident at Mainapi Falls, where two people lost their lives.

 

However, many tourists from neighbouring Karnataka and Maharashtra were not aware of this ban. When the Vasco and Nizamuddin Express trains arrived, bringing tourists, forest officials stopped them from proceeding.

 

Dudhsagar waterfall is known for its stunning beauty during the rainy season, attracting a huge number of visitors. However, heavy rainfall in Goa has made the falls dangerous.

 

 

 

In another separate incident, railway Police made Tourists do squats for obstructing train movement by walking on tracks to reach closed to Dudhsagar Waterfall. According to reports, it showed the trekkers being asked to do squats by the officers as a punishment for travelling to the waterfall in violation of the government announcement. These visitors tried to walk along the tracks of the South Western Railway line to reach Dudhsagar after alighting at Collem station in South Goa.

 

 

The railway authorities have advised passengers to enjoy the beauty of Dudhsagar Falls from the safety of their train coaches. Passengers are strictly prohibited from getting off at Dudhsagar or any other station along the Braganza Ghat. The railway authorities have requested cooperation from passengers to follow these rules.

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