I have noticed food carts on Colva beach selling hot food using gas stoves, to which I have two questions as there can be fire accident risk to tourists/locals in the vicinity. Have these carts using gas stoves got approvals from Tourism, FDA and Fire Department? Why are there no fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment in these carts? With the recent fire tragedy at Arpora where 25 people sadly lost their lives, one would expect better/stricter conditions by the Tourism Dept, Fire Dept and the respective ministers who are responsible for the same; but it's unfortunate to say the complacent attitude still persists from the Goa Government. Also my friendly advice to the Colva Panchayat to learn lessons from Arpora Birch fire, where the Goa senior ministers who themselves were majorly responsible for the tragedy/deaths instead made the Arpora Panchayat/Sarpanch as the scapegoat; in view of the same and prevent any potential tragedy I hope that Colva Panchayat ensures all is in order from their side.
