Goa, June 3 -- Valpoi police have arrested seven youths, six men and one woman, all hailing from Panaji-for attempting to swim in the dangerous and restricted waters of Nanoda Bhatwadi. This scenic but treacherous site, located near Valpoi, has been the scene of multiple tragic drownings in recent years, prompting a strict no-bathing order.

Despite clear signage and repeated warnings by the police and local administration, the group was found loitering near the prohibited section of the river during a routine patrol. Upon interrogation, they admitted to planning a swim, knowingly violating the ban in place. The police acted promptly and detained the group before any untoward incident occurred.

Nanoda Bhatwadi has been designated a no-ba...