PONDA, May 14 -- Team Herald

Followed instances of children jumping from the top of the anchored ferry at Durbhat to swim in the Zuari River to beat the heat, the ferry service between Durbhat and Rasoi has been temporarily suspended by the Captain of Ports.

According to locals, it's been 20 days since the service has been temporarily suspended as children were gaining unauthorised access to the ferry at the Durbhat ramp and jumping into the river, not only from the side railings but also from the roof, posing a significant safety risk. There were concerns about potential injury from the ferry's underwater fan.

Durbhat Adpoi Agapur sarpanch Chandan Naik, stated that the panchayat has not received any complaints regarding the suspension...