A 34-year‑old tourist from Karnataka, Ashpaq Masli, slipped on the treacherous rocks near Baga‑Arpora in North Goa and was swept into the sea, drowning on June 24, 2026. He had ignored monsoon warnings to take photographs on the slippery terrain. Witnesses reported the incident, and local authorities reiterated safety alerts despite existing signboards. The tragedy highlights the dangers of venturing onto hazardous coastal rocks during the monsoon season.
A 34-year‑old tourist from Karnataka, Ashpaq Masli, slipped on the treacherous rocks near Baga‑Arpora in North Goa and was swept into the sea, drowning on June 24, 2026. He had ignored monsoon warnings to take photographs on the slippery terrain. Witnesses reported the incident, and local authorities reiterated safety alerts despite existing signboards. The tragedy highlights the dangers of venturing onto hazardous coastal rocks during the monsoon season.