Tourists Defy Waterfall Ban During Monsoon; Karnataka Police Walks Off With Their Cloths

The Karnataka Police devised an innovative punishment for tourists who defied a ban on bathing in a waterfall during the monsoon season. When some tourists disregarded warning signs and entered the overflowing Charmadi Falls in Mudigere for a bath, the police took action by taking away their clothes.

Reportedly, the group ignored signs around the waterfall prohibiting entry into the water during the rainy season. They left their clothes on the bank and ventured into the waterfall, climbing rocks in a restricted area.

Upon noticing the men trying to climb the rocks, Chikmagalur division police officers simply collected their discarded garments and walked away. A video captures the men pleading with the officers to return their clothes.

Watch the video below:

According to News18, the Karnataka Police eventually returned the clothes after giving the tourists a warning. They also provided safety instructions before letting them go.

Footage of the police walking away with the clothes has elicited many amused reactions. Some social media users praised the officers for their creative approach, while others suggested the idea should be used more widely.

“This is called doing nothing but done enough,” commented one X user.

“Excellent decision!” another user commended the police. One said this “superb” solution should be implemented across the country.

X user Ashish Jain remarked: “Although it might not be legal, but what can police do if ppl don’t understand and police can’t watch each corner, it’s too big a country.”

“Police have a great sense of humour! Love it!” added another commenter on the social media platform X.

Parts of Karnataka had prohibited tourist entry to waterfalls starting July 1, citing increased risks due to the rainy season.