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This is an archive article published on March 16, 2008

German tourist molested in Goa

Even as Goa debated safety of foreign tourists on its beaches, another female tourist from Germany was molested at Cavelossim beach in South Goa.

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Even as Goa debated safety of foreign tourists on its beaches, another female tourist from Germany was molested at Cavelossim beach in South Goa.

Colva police station, which is investigating the case, has began intense combing operation after 27-year-old German national complained that unknown person molested her on the isolated beach stretch.

“While I was taking bath in the shallow water, some unknown person came and pulled my swim wear. I saw a dark complexioned man pouncing on me and somehow managed to free from him. He made good his escape through thick forest,” she stated in her complaint.

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The incident occurred on Friday night when complainant, who stays with another 31-year-old German lady friend, had gone on a beach for a late night stroll.

While her friend was waiting at one stretch, the complainant went ahead and later decided to take bath.

Confirming the complaint, Colva police inspector Edwin Colaco said the police have noted the description of the accused and will draw a sketch with the help of complainant.

“We will round up the suspects by evening,” Colaco told PTI.

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Goa has currently debating the safety of tourists on the beaches after British schoolgirl Scarlette Keeling was found dead on north Goa’s Anjuna beach.

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