Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Rabindra Sarobar Pool Safety: New Measures After Drowning
After a boy drowned in a public pool, officials are making the pool safer.
They plan to install cameras, have lifeguards on duty, and set up barriers to show where people can swim.
They may also ask swimming clubs to help with lifeguards.
They're also making rules so only people who know how to swim can use the pool, and putting up signs about deep areas.
These changes are meant to prevent future accidents and keep everyone safe while they swim.
Police recommended CCTV installation and lifeguard presence at Rabindra Sarobar's public swimming pool.
KMDA is considering floating barriers to restrict swimming areas.
Swimming clubs might be asked to provide trained lifeguards.
The measures follow the drowning of a 16-year-old boy at the pool.
A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is being developed to enhance safety measures.
- Who
- Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA), Rabindra Sarobar police, and swimming clubs.
- What
- Installation of CCTVs, lifeguards, and floating barriers at Rabindra Sarobar swimming pool.
- When
- Following the drowning of a 16-year-old boy on June 16.
- Where
- Rabindra Sarobar public swimming pool.
- Why
- To prevent accidents and improve safety at the public swimming pool.
- Location
- Rabindra Sarobar public swimming pool
- Incident
- Drowning of a 16-year-old boy
- Actions
- CCTV installation, lifeguards, floating barriers
- Involved Parties
- KMDA, Police, Swimming Clubs
- Proposed SOP
- For visitors to the pool, restricting access to swimmers.