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Search resumes for 3 missing fishermen in Kerala
The search for three fishermen missing since July 31 after separate boat mishaps in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts resumed on Saturday, entering its ninth day. Operations are underway at Vizhinjam, Muthalapozhi, and…
The Story in Brief
The search for three fishermen missing since July 31 after separate boat mishaps in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts resumed on Saturday, entering its ninth day. Operations are underway at Vizhinjam, Muthalapozhi, and Neendakara. At Neendakara, Gautam Krishna went missing after a boat capsized that killed his father and grandfather. In separate incidents, John of Pulluvila and Shijin are missing off the Thiruvananthapuram coast and Muthalapozhi.
Following protests by families, the state government intensified the search with additional Coastal Police boats, Coast Guard helicopters and drones. The opposition has accused the UDF government of lethargy, while the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council has demanded stronger search and rescue mechanisms for fishermen.
The Indian Opinion
Accusations of government lethargy overlook the practical difficulties of searching the Arabian Sea for nine days. While family anguish is real, the opposition and DYFI’s protests risk turning tragedy into a blame game. The real test: will the deployment of ten additional fishermen and Coast Guard assets actually find the missing men, or does Kerala need a permanent, better-funded marine rescue system?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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