World Network TV's video: Mumbai police declare15 no selfie zones across city

For more WORLD NEWS "SUBSCRIBE" US. Police in India's Mumbai city have identified 15 places where taking selfies "can be dangerous". The places include the iconic sea-facing Marine Drive promenade and the popular Girgaum Chowpatty beach, both major tourist attractions. The decision was taken after a 18-year-old girl drowned in the sea while taking a selfie last week. Last year, authorities imposed a 'no selfie zone' at a Hindu festival due to fears they could cause stampedes. Signs saying "no selfie zone" can be seen around the two festival sites in the state of Maharashtra. Spokesperson for Mumbai police Dhananjay Kulkarni told the BBC that the places where taking selfies was risky included Bandra Bandstand, Sion Fort and Worli Fort, all places popular with tourists. "The police will now approach the city's municipality to prevent accidents at such spots due to people taking selfies. The municipality may deploy life guards and install warning signs," Mr Kulkarni said. The police warning follows Saturday's incident when two girls trying to take a selfie near the sea in the Bandra area fell into the water. One of them drowned, while the other was pulled out of the water by a local man. In September a Japanese tourist died after allegedly slipping down the stairs while taking a selfie at the Taj Mahal monument in Agra.