Bengal customs officer dies while trekking in Sikkim

GANGTOK: (Nov 20) A 38-year-old customs officer from West Bengal, who was part of a trekking group, died on the intervening night of November 18 and 19 along the renowned Goechala route in West Sikkim, officials said on Thursday.

Gyalshing district SP Tshering Sherpa said Suman Debnath, superintendent, CGST and Customs, West Bengal, complained of severe headache, nausea, fatigue and breathlessness while ascending.

The SP said that despite efforts by fellow trekkers to help, Debnath's condition deteriorated rapidly.