Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Fishermen Die in Bay of Bengal; Government Offers Aid
Two fishermen tragically died while fishing in the Bay of Bengal near Antarvedi.
They fell off their boat into the water, and sadly, they did not survive.
The local police are investigating the incident.
The government is giving money to the families of the fishermen to help them.
The government is also planning to teach fishermen how to be safe while they are at sea.
Two fishermen from Nagayalanka village died in the Bay of Bengal.
The incident occurred near Antarvedi in Konaseema District.
The fishermen reportedly fell from their boat into the sea.
Police recovered the bodies and registered a case.
The Agriculture and Fisheries Minister announced Rs.10 lakh ex gratia for the families.
- Who
- Nagidi Ramu (25) and Tummu Pothuraju (57), both from Nagayalanka village.
- What
- Two fishermen died after falling from a boat.
- When
- Monday morning.
- Where
- Bay of Bengal, near Antarvedi in Konaseema District.
- Why
- Unclear, but the fishermen fell from their boat.
- Victims
- Nagidi Ramu, Tummu Pothuraju
- Age of Nagidi Ramu
- 25
- Age of Tummu Pothuraju
- 57
- Location
- Bay of Bengal near Antarvedi
- District
- Konaseema
- Ex Gratia
- Rs 10 lakh per family
- Minister
- K. Atchannaidu