Lok Sabha Debates
Regarding Recurring Accidents At Muthlappozhi Fishing Harbour In Attingal, ... on 20 July, 2021
Seventeenth Loksabha an> Title: Regarding recurring accidents at Muthlappozhi fishing harbour in Attingal, Kerala-laid.
ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH (ATTINGAL): The recurring accidents at Muthalappozhi fishing harbour in my constituency Attingal is a matter of urgent concern. Union Government had sought a report from the State Government of Kerala after this issue was raised by me in the Lok Sabha. The State Government has submitted a status report which denies the safety issues in the harbour. But the accidents are continuing and two fishermen have died recently. Around 56 fishermen lost their lives, more than 500 injured and many boats were destroyed so far. The unscientific construction has turned the breakwater region into a death trap for fishermen. I again urge the Government to conduct a scientific study and take corrective measures. Presently there is no permanent rescue operation team posted there. Many lives can be saved by deputing a permanent rescue operations team in the harbour and I request the Government to consider it at the earliest.