Goa, April 10 -- Michael Lobo has directed police to take strict action against establishments operating without valid licences, renewals, and mandatory health and pollution control clearances, warning of a renewed crackdown in the Baga area.

Lobo stated that the panchayat will receive formal instructions to seal units that fail to comply with legal requirements. Referring to recent developments, he noted that while the Mehfil nightclub has ceased operations, a massage parlour has started functioning at the same location, which he personally observed and said will face action.

He further pointed out that similar steps had been taken earlier in Baga following two incidents, but alleged that despite repeated enforcement efforts, such oper...