Foreigners again visit Chatikona haat

A big hue and cry was raised after some foreign tourists were seen capturing photographs of Dongria Kondhs at the weekly haat in Rayagada district last week. The district administration swung into action after an inquiry and conducted verifications of passports and visas of the tourists this time. The cameras and other electronic gadgets of the tourists were deposited at the local police station.

The foreign tourists without cameras were seen mainly shopping for different items in the weekly haat. The tourists felt unhapppy at the restrictions and conditions imposed by the government. The tour operators constantly accompanied the foreign tourists.