Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Monday sought a report from police over the death of a tourist during New Year celebrations in Vasco town where a water sports activity was conducted illegally.
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The incident occurred on New Year's eve. The tourist suffered a mild cardiac arrest after taking part in the water sports activity. He died on his way to the hospital, police said.
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"The tourism department has written a letter to the police asking them to act against the illegal water sports activity in Vasco but despite the letter, the activity continued in a non-notified zone. A tourist has lost his life during the New Year celebration," the minister told reporters.
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“I have asked the superintendent of police of South Goa why action was not taken in response to the tourism department's letter,” he said.