Goa, June 24 -- In the aftermath of the ferry sinking incident near Chorao Island, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Amit Patkar has strongly criticized the BJP-led state government, calling the episode a result of "criminal negligence" and a "total failure" in maintaining essential public infrastructure.

The incident occurred early Monday morning when the ferryboat Betim partially sank while docked at the Chorao Island ramp. Though no passengers or crew were on board at the time, preventing injury or loss of life, three motorcycles belonging to ferry staff were submerged.

A preliminary inquiry by the River Navigation Department (RND) revealed that rainwater had entered one of the vessel's tanks, likely due to clogged drai...