(a) the number of cases of harassment of foreign tourists at heritage sites throughout
the country reported during the last three years;
(a) the action taken on such complaints;
(c) whether there is a proposal under consideration of the Government to create a
Tourist Police Force to encourage tourism in the country;
(d) if so, by when; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTHKUMAR)
(a) &(b): Crimes including harassment of foreign tourists etc. at the tourist spots
including heritage sites is a law and order subject of the State/UT Administrations.
However, Ministry of Tourism in order to inculcate confidence in tourists, regularly
takes up reported cases with the concerned authorities on top priority basis.
(c), (d) & (e): In order to promote India as hassle free destination for foreign tourists,
Ministry of Tourism has written to all the State/UT Administrations to set up Tourist
Police Force for the safety of tourists. States of Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Goa,
Kerala, Himachal Pradesh etc., have already set up Tourist Police.