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The murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling may have got
Goa a bad press but tour operators in UK insist that there has
been no let up in bookings implying that it is still considered
a safe destination.

According to Travel Weekly , a leading industry publication,
Goa’s reputation had come under the scanner after the rape and
murder of Scarlett Keeling and reports of British women
spending holiday in Goa falling victim to unscrupulous youths
seeking extortion money.

Ash Sofat, the chief executive of leading tour operator Somak,
said: “It’s definitely safe to go to Goa. Tourists need to
exercise common sense as they would at home.”

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