A case has been registered against the captain of an army ship for colliding with a fishing boat in Thiruvananthapuram, resulting in two fishermen missing and nine others rescued.
In Thiruvananthapuram, authorities have registered a case against the captain of an army ship after it collided with a fishing boat near the coast. The incident has left two fishermen missing, while nine others have been rescued. According to a police officer, the complaint was filed by Ramesh Mathew from Kollam, following the distressing event that occurred when the fishing boat set out for sea on Friday night.
The missing crew members are identified as Badal Das (23) and Lakshman Das (45), both hailing from West Bengal. The police have indicated that they have successfully rescued five fishermen from West Bengal and four from Tamil Nadu. Reports also mention injuries among the rescued fishermen, with a notable case of Baiju from Tamil Nadu suffering a spinal fracture and another, Bimal Das from West Bengal, sustaining serious injuries.
This collision has raised safety concerns regarding naval operations in proximity to fishing zones. The investigation, initiated based on the FIR filed on Sunday, seeks to hold the captain accountable for navigating in a manner that endangered the lives of the fishermen. This incident highlights the need for improved regulatory measures to safeguard the livelihoods of coastal communities against such unfortunate maritime accidents.
