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Religion
Goa Police Suspend Krishna Vijay Utsav in Calangute Over Permit Lapse
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 07:34 AM
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Police in Calangute, Goa, stopped the Krishna Vijay Utsav after discovering that the organizers lacked the required permits.
Calangute police halted the Krishna Vijay Utsav on Thursday after officials found that the event did not have the necessary government permits. The decision was taken to enforce local regulations governing public gatherings and cultural festivals.
The police spokesperson said the suspension was procedural and that the authorities would allow the celebration to resume once the organizers secure the appropriate clearances.
Organisers expressed disappointment but indicated they would cooperate with officials to obtain the missing permits. The abrupt stoppage affected several hundred attendees who had gathered for the religious procession and cultural performances.
Local residents were advised to avoid the area until the matter is resolved, and the police have urged the public to report any unpermitted events in the future.
The police spokesperson said the suspension was procedural and that the authorities would allow the celebration to resume once the organizers secure the appropriate clearances.
Organisers expressed disappointment but indicated they would cooperate with officials to obtain the missing permits. The abrupt stoppage affected several hundred attendees who had gathered for the religious procession and cultural performances.
Local residents were advised to avoid the area until the matter is resolved, and the police have urged the public to report any unpermitted events in the future.