Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant has directed authorities to take action against all those responsible for the drowning of 17-year-old student Rahul Bind during a Higher Secondary school-organised trek to a waterfall in Valpoi, Sattari.Goa Police has registered an FIR against two trek operators and four teachers of Deep Vihar Higher Secondary School, Vasco, who accompanied the students. The case includes charges of negligence, unauthorised entry into a wildlife area and endangering students’ lives. The two operators have been arrested, while the four teachers have been named in the FIR.“I have directed that action be taken against everyone,” Sawant said.Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) chairperson Deviya Rane said govt could not be blamed for the tragedy.“The group went in without taking a ticket to enter the waterfall which is part of the wildlife sanctuary. GFDC does not manage the waterfall. I urge everyone to be responsible. Do not enter the forest area like this without informing the authorities. Such instances happen when people behave irresponsibly and then govt is unnecessarily blamed,” Rane said..
