US consulate says it's in touch with dead tourist's family

The US consulate here today said it is in touch with the family of the American tourist who died in Goa two days ago.
"I can confirm that we are aware of this case. Our consular staff has been in contact with the family and is actively working with the Indian government and police officials," Heidi Hattenbach, spokesperson of the US Consulate General in Mumbai, said in a statement.
The Goa Police had yesterday said Caitan Vholte (30) died after falling in sludge in a paddy field at Korgao village of Pernem tehsil on Tuesday night after he was chased by some villagers who suspected him to be a thief.

Superintendent of Police (North) Umesh Gaonkar had said the body was sent for post-mortem to ascertain the cause of the death.
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar too had told the Legislative Assembly yesterday that he had sought a police report in this regard.