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Kerala CM promises new rescue system after Neendakara boat tragedy
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Monday announced an immediate mechanism to address fishermen's issues and a new standard operating procedure (SOP) following the Neendakara boat tragedy that killed two fishermen.…
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Monday announced an immediate mechanism to address fishermen's issues and a new standard operating procedure (SOP) following the Neendakara boat tragedy that killed two fishermen. One fisherman remains missing. Satheesan, after visiting the victims' families, said the coastal police would be modernised and traditional knowledge incorporated into rescue operations. He also promised to revise insurance rules for fishermen.
The missing fisherman's daughter Jiji demanded an apology from the CM, saying his remarks insulted the fishing community. The search for three missing fishermen entered its 11th day on Monday, with the Navy deploying INS Kalpeni and the Coast Guard continuing operations off Vizhinjam and Muthalapozhi. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and Fisheries Minister V E Abdul Gafoor visited the family amid mounting anger over the search pace.
The Indian Opinion
The tragedy has exposed a familiar pattern: initial official inaction, followed by promises of new systems. The fishing community has long complained of inadequate rescue infrastructure. The missing fisherman's family is right to demand accountability, not just sympathy. The real test will be whether the CM's new SOP and coastal police modernisation lead to concrete changes, or become another forgotten assurance. Will the government set a deadline for implementing these measures?
Source: newindianexpress.com
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