Bhubaneswar, March 31 -- Goa, known for its thrilling water sports, became the site of a near-fatal incident when a parasailing cable snapped mid-air, sending a tourist plunging into the Arabian Sea. While a quick rescue by the boat crew prevented disaster, the viral footage of the incident has ignited a fierce national debate: is adventure tourism in India more dangerous than it's worth?

The Goa Police have launched an investigation into the incident, focusing on the operator's equipment standards. However, many see this as just another case in a growing list of adventure tourism disasters in India. Last year, a tragic paraglider crash in Goa killed a 27-year-old woman from Pune and her instructor. Similarly, several other incidents, in...