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By Paul Greaves A British body surfer has been killed on a beach in India after being hit by a powerful wave. Tourist Roy John Taylor, aged 55, died after sustaining fatal head injuries in the accident on Varkala Papanasam Beach. According to police, it happened because of rough waves while he was body surfing. An investigation into the exact cause is still ongoing. Mr Taylor was described as an expert body surfer from London. The tragic incident happened at around 11.30 am on Friday and the beach was said to be crowded at the time. One witness said: “He along with another lady was seen swimmi…