Goa CM Sawant warns: Fire safety violations mean license cancellation

• Goa CM Pramod Sawant announced that licenses of tourist establishments not complying with fire safety norms will be cancelled.
• The decision follows a nightclub fire in Arpora on December 6 that claimed 25 lives.
• A fire safety audit committee is inspecting establishments; non-compliant premises will have licenses cancelled and be sealed.
• Safety precautions will also be implemented for water and adventure sports.
• CM Sawant also stated that strict action would be taken against touts and asked stakeholders to prevent employee-tourist fights.

Why It Matters: This ensures safer tourism in Goa by enforcing fire safety norms.