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CM Suvendu Adhikari Visits Trawler Capsize Victims in Sundarbans, Urges Better Disaster Preparedness
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 09:15 AM
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met survivors of a trawler capsizing near Sundarbans and called for stronger disaster management measures.
On a recent day, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the Sundarbans region to meet the survivors of a trawler that capsized in the mangrove waters. The meeting took place at a local community center where the CM expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and pledged immediate support for the affected fishermen.
During the visit, Adhikari highlighted the need for better preparedness and response mechanisms in the Sundarbans, a zone prone to natural calamities and maritime mishaps. He urged the state government to review and strengthen disaster management protocols, including early warning systems and rapid rescue operations.
The trawler incident, which resulted in several casualties, has drawn attention to the vulnerabilities of coastal communities. The CM assured that the government would allocate resources for improved safety measures and infrastructure in the area.
Adhikari also met with local officials and NGOs working on maritime safety, emphasizing collaborative efforts to prevent future incidents. The meeting concluded with a pledge to enhance training for fishermen and to establish more robust emergency response teams in the Sundarbans.
The CM’s visit underscores the state’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by its coastal populations and to reinforcing disaster resilience across West Bengal.
During the visit, Adhikari highlighted the need for better preparedness and response mechanisms in the Sundarbans, a zone prone to natural calamities and maritime mishaps. He urged the state government to review and strengthen disaster management protocols, including early warning systems and rapid rescue operations.
The trawler incident, which resulted in several casualties, has drawn attention to the vulnerabilities of coastal communities. The CM assured that the government would allocate resources for improved safety measures and infrastructure in the area.
Adhikari also met with local officials and NGOs working on maritime safety, emphasizing collaborative efforts to prevent future incidents. The meeting concluded with a pledge to enhance training for fishermen and to establish more robust emergency response teams in the Sundarbans.
The CM’s visit underscores the state’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by its coastal populations and to reinforcing disaster resilience across West Bengal.