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Vigil over overstaying foreigners to be stepped up Panaji, Feb. 19 (PTI): Vigil would be stepped up on foreigners overstaying in Goa, police said. "We are taking action against whoever we find overstaying in the state and police are always on the guard", Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ujwal Mishra told PTI today. Foreigners, especially with business visa have come under scanner of the police following a deportation order issued by the Chief Secretary of the state against a German national. Ingo runs a Saturday night bazar at Arpora in north Goa's coastal belt. "Police have filed a case against him as he was creating law and order problem," Mishra said. Ingo, initiated Goa's first night bazar concept afew years back, but locals began complaining about noise pollution due to the bazar. Goa Sanskriti Rakhan Sanghatna, a local body, also alleged sale of drugs at the night bazar. "The allegations are ridiculous... Where are drugs...We are here to promote night bazar culture and give option to the tourists who have nowhere to go after 10 in the night," Ingo told PTI. Ingo has challenged Chief Secretary's order in the court. "Through my bazar, I am trying to give international exposure to local artisans," said Ingo, who has about 500 stalls selling products from shoes, garments to food. "Only 14 per cent stalls here are run by foreigners," he said. The bazar begins at 5pm and runs throughout the night. He also claimed that he got offers from Tamil Nadu government to start similar night bazars but refused as he liked Goa. -- Peace be with you! Ani borem mog khor! Gabe Menezes. London, England
