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Mandarmani Declares 2 KM 'Red Zone' for Tourist Safety After Fatal Accidents
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News18•01-10-2026, 10:24
Mandarmani Declares 2 KM 'Red Zone' for Tourist Safety After Fatal Accidents
- •Digha-Mandarmani-Tajpur is a popular holiday spot, but Mandarmani has recently seen repeated accidents.
- •At least five tourists have drowned in the sea in the last month, raising serious concerns for the administration.
- •Strict measures have been implemented for tourist safety, with a 2 km area around Ghat No. 3 declared a 'Red Zone'.
- •Bamboo barricades, ropes, and red ribbons mark the dangerous area to prevent tourists from entering risky parts of the sea.
- •Tourists have welcomed this initiative by the police and administration, hoping it will increase awareness and reduce accidents.
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East Medinipur District Police and the Mandarmani Coastal Police Station fenced off a two-kilometer area around Ghat No. 3 with bamboo poles, ropes, and red ribbons, designating it as a 'Red Zone' to keep tourists out of risky sea areas.
The administration took this strict action due to a series of tragic accidents where at least five tourists lost their lives by drowning in the sea over the past month because of reckless behavior and ignoring warnings.
Tourists visiting the beach have welcomed the police and administration's initiative, acknowledging that the red ribbon barricade and visible strictness help curb dangerous behavior and make them more aware.
