Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte assures safety after alleged molestation of Dutch Tourist

A resort staff member Abhishek Verma was arrested on March 31 in Goa over allegedly stabbing and molesting a Dutch tourist. Reacting to this, Tourism Minister of Goa Rohan Khaunte assured people that Goa is a safe tourist destination. “This incident has to be condemned. Every tourist destination has its own challenges. We will not leave any such incident unnoticed, and action will be taken. We’ve to appreciate the fact that a local Goan risked his life to save a tourist. We will ensure that Goa is a safe destination,” Tourism Minister of Goa Rohan Khaunte said. “The incident happened inside a hotel premises by the hotel’s bartender who was allegedly drunk. Soon after the incident, the accused was arrested. Hotel owners should be careful while hiring,” Superintendent of Police of North Goa Nidhin Valsan said. “This is the second incident in the last one week. At the moment, there is an extortion racket being run with help of Goa police in north Goa. This is a reflection of the collapse of law and order and the security of women in the state,” President of Goa Forward Party Vijai Sardesai said.