Need to ban Lamanis from Goa: Tourism Minister
Goa Tourism minister Manohar Ajgaonkar has said Lamanis, members of a nomadic tribe mostly hailing from Karnataka, should be banned from Goa as they besmirch the stateâs reputation. He also asked the police to take action against drug trade. Lamanis, known for their colourful costumes are involved in the seasonal tourism trade, selling trinkets and handmade clothes along the coastline.