Kolkata Police Boost Ganga Rescue: New Underwater Comms, Diving Gear Procured
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Kolkata Police Boost Ganga Rescue: New Underwater Comms, Diving Gear Procured
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News18•09-03-2026, 16:15
Kolkata Police Boost Ganga Rescue: New Underwater Comms, Diving Gear Procured
•Kolkata Police shifts from water drones to advanced underwater communication for Ganga rescue due to turbid water hindering drone visibility.
•New system enables divers to communicate with each other and surface controllers, even with full-face masks, using waterproof earphones and noise-filtering.
•Rs 24 lakh allocated for the communication system; Rs 3.15 crore for 10 advanced diving suits for longer underwater operations and improved visibility.
•Procurement includes 20 rubber boats (Rs 44 lakh), 120 floating rings, 4 paddle boats, 70 life jackets, and 5 hydraulic cutters (Rs 15 lakh).
•Total investment of nearly Rs 6 crore aims to strengthen Kolkata's capacity for emergency response in Ganga and other large water bodies.
