Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Wednesday informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply that 481 cases have been reported to Delhi Police regarding false promises by touts to tourists in the national capital in 2022 and the current year till July 15.
MoS Rai said, “The cases reported to Delhi Police for false promises by touts include cheating, overcharging, etc. and are registered under the Delhi Prevention of Touting and Malpractices against Tourists Act, 2010. During the last year and current year (up to July 15, 2023), 481 cases have been reported, out of which 61 cases have concluded in conviction and one case into acquittal.”
Nityanand Rai further informed the Upper House that Delhi Police ensures, from time to time, to revamp the Tourist Police.