I'll write to Odisha CM over Puri water sport regulations: Arpita

Arpita Ganguly, sister-in-law of former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, who had a narrow escape along with her husband Snehasish Ganguly in the speedboat mishap at Puri sea, said she will write to the Odisha Chief Minister to properly regulate water sports at the famous tourist beach.

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“We were saved by the grace of God. I am still in trauma. This should not happen, and water sports in the sea must be properly regulated. I will write to Puri SP and Odisha Chief Minister after returning to Kolkata,” Arpita said in a video, Monday.

A video footage aired by local television channels showed the boat being hit by a massive wave, losing balance and capsizing in the turbulent waters.

Recounting the ordeal, Arpita said the boat was struck by a wave almost ten-storey high, which led to the vessel flipping over, throwing all passengers — including her and Snehasish — into the sea. “Thankfully, prompt action of lifeguards saved our lives,” she added.