Udaipur Police Arrest Three Tourist Harassers for Operating Without Valid Guide Licences

Udaipur, November 15, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Udaipur police have arrested three people accused of harassing tourists and attempting to lure them into hotels and shops by offering low-cost sightseeing services.

The accused have been identified as Mohammad Akram, son of Salim Mohammad; Kalu Khan, son of Mohammad Hussain; and Juneid Khan, son of Mehmood Khan.

Three Accused Arrested from RMV Road and Gulab Bagh

Police caught Mohammad Akram and Kalu Khan from the parking area on RMV Road. The third accused, Juneid Khan, was arrested near Gulab Bagh.

A police patrol team reportedly spotted the accused troubling tourists. During questioning, they failed to produce guide licences or any other valid licence authorising them to operate such services.

Head Constable Sajjan Singh, who is investigating the case, said the accused were granted bail as per the prescribed procedure after their arrest. Police will now submit the charge sheet before the court for further proceedings.

Police have also stated that action against people harassing tourists will continue.

Tourist Influx Leads to Increased Activity by Unlicensed Operators

With a growing number of domestic and foreign tourists visiting Udaipur, unlicensed operators, locally known as lapkas, have become active in different parts of the city.

According to the information shared in the case, these operators often wait at busy intersections with their motorcycles. On spotting vehicles bearing registration numbers from outside Rajasthan, particularly Delhi, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, they approach tourists.

They allegedly offer low-cost hotel accommodation and sightseeing services to attract visitors.

Alleged 30% Commission Arrangement with Shops and Hotels

During questioning, the accused reportedly revealed that they had fixed commissions of around 30% with certain handicraft and Rajasthani clothing shops, as well as some hotels in the city.

Under the pretext of providing sightseeing services, they allegedly take tourists to selected shops and pressure them to make purchases. They reportedly attract visitors by promising lower prices and then direct them to these preferred shopping outlets.

Police have indicated that action against such operators will continue to protect tourists from harassment and misleading offers.