New Delhi, July 14 -- Refuting allegations of delays in rescue operations during the recent speedboat tragedy in Vietnam, Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone Chairman Tran Minh Khoa has stated that residents and authorities made "tireless rescue and relief efforts" under severe weather conditions to save the victims.

In a press briefing with the Indian press, the Chairman clarified the timeline and scope of the response after a speedboat transporting 32 Indian holidaymakers and four local crew members overturned near Hon May Rut Ngoai off Phu Quoc Island on July 11, resulting in the deaths of 15 Indian nationals.

Addressing the allegations directly, Khoa stated, "The information referred to above does not accurately reflect the actual circum...