The statement from the MP came close on the heels of a boat mishap that had taken place at Bagbor Dolagaon Sar in Barpeta district on Sunday. “There were many such incidents earlier as well. However, the government has not taken any steps to regulate the old mechanized boats that are simply not fit to ferry passengers. The government falls short of ensuring if such private mechanized boats adhere to safe measures like lifejackets, etc., or not. In every district in the State there are many boats that ferry passengers without followings safety norms they are supposed to. Overloading of passengers and goods is another bane that leads to such accidents,” he said.
