In a development in the Sunday’s boat capsize incident, the Balugaon police on Monday arrested four persons, including the boat owner, and forwarded them to court.
Based on a complaint filed by Chilika Tehsildar and the Chilika Fisheries Officer, the police registered a case and nabbed Ashok Kumar Jali, Shatrughna Jali, Bisekh Jali and Nabaghana Jali.
Besides, the local administration has decided to inspect boats and trawlers for their licences, fitness certificates and presence of safety equipments like life jackets and buoys from Tuesday.
Notably, on Sunday evening, a boat carrying 17 picnickers from Barakul, Chandraput and Ankula villages had capsized in the Chilika lake. After hearing cries for help, fishermen in nearby boats rescued eleven persons. With the help of Fire Services and ODRAF personnel, other six persons were rescued later.