Onmanorama Lite App
Kerala's government has allocated ₹2 crore for sea rescue squads, improving emergency response and saving distressed fishermen following accidents and protests along its coast.
A 42-year-old fisherman, Thomas, who fell into backwaters after an epileptic seizure, was recovered this morning near Muthalapozhi fishing harbour.
Fishermen in Muthalapozhi face extreme danger when navigating the harbour's 'mouth', which has led to numerous capsized boats and fatalities over the past decade.
Multi-agency search continues for missing fishermen in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam, involving the Coast Guard, police, and local fishermen, despite worsening weather conditions.
The family usually crossed the estuary to reach home whenever the currents were weak.
The Commission had taken suo motu cognisance of the issue following a series of accidents at Muthalapozhi.
Fishermen and those working in this sector have been urging the authorities to ensure safe passage for the fishermen into the deep sea via the estuary channel.
The agitated protesters surrounded the Harbour Engineering Department office, alleging inaction despite repeated requests.
Sivankutty said there are planned moves to mislead the fishermen.
Fishermen and trade unions have been staging a protest at the harbour over the government's failure to clear the sand accumulated at the harbour mouth.
Results 1-10 of 16
