Puri Speedboat Incident: Sourav Ganguly’s Family Narrowly Avoids Disaster

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly’s brother, Snehasish Ganguly, and his wife, Arpita, faced a life-threatening incident while participating in water sports off the coast of Puri. The couple was on a speedboat ride when a massive wave struck, causing the boat to capsize. Fortunately, lifeguards were able to rescue them and the other passengers. Arpita expressed her trauma from the event and criticized the safety measures in place for such activities.

## Terrifying Incident at Puri Beach

On Saturday evening, the Gangulys were enjoying a speedboat ride near the Lighthouse area of Puri when disaster struck. Video footage revealed the boat being violently hit by a wave, described by Arpita as “almost ten-storey high,” leading to its capsizing. The couple, along with other tourists aboard, were thrown into the tumultuous sea. “We were saved by the grace of God,” Arpita stated in a video message, sharing her harrowing experience. She emphasized the urgent need for better regulations in water sports, intending to contact local authorities upon returning to Kolkata.

## Lifeguards’ Quick Response Saves Lives

The quick actions of lifeguards on duty were crucial in averting a tragedy. As soon as the boat capsized, lifeguards rushed to the scene, using rubber floats to assist in the rescue of all passengers. Their timely intervention ensured that everyone, including the Gangulys, was brought back to safety. Arpita expressed gratitude for their efforts but remained shaken by the incident, highlighting how unexpected and terrifying the experience was for her and her husband.

## Calls for Enhanced Safety Regulations

In the aftermath of the incident, Arpita raised serious concerns about the operational standards of adventure sports companies in the region. She criticized the operators for their “greed,” alleging that the boat was not designed to carry only four passengers and was therefore unstable in the rough seas. Despite her warnings about the dangerous conditions, the operators assured them of safety. Eyewitnesses echoed her concerns, claiming that the crew lacked the necessary skills to manage the speedboat in high tides and that safety protocols were not being followed.

## Local Authorities Under Scrutiny

The local police are now investigating the incident, particularly focusing on whether the adventure sports company had the required permissions to operate in the area. Reports suggest that the company may have been conducting activities without proper oversight. This situation has sparked a broader discussion on the safety measures in place for adventure sports in Puri, with many advocating for stricter regulations to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. Arpita’s call for action highlights the pressing need for change in how water sports are regulated in the region.

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