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Narrow escape for Sourav Ganguly's brother, sister-in-law after speedboat capsizes in Puri sea

Incident occurred on Saturday evening near Lighthouse when the couple was enjoying a speedboat ride
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Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly's elder brother Snehasish Ganguly and his wife Arpita had a narrow escape while enjoying water sports in Puri sea, police said on Monday.

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The incident occurred on Saturday evening near the Lighthouse when the couple was enjoying a speedboat ride.

“We were saved by the grace of God. I am still in trauma. This should not happen, and water sports in the sea must be properly regulated. I will write to the Puri SP and the Odisha Chief Minister after returning to Kolkata,” Arpita said in a video message available with PTI.

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Narrating the incident, she said their boat encountered a huge wave, which caused it to capsize, throwing all passengers, including herself and her husband, into the sea.

“Thankfully, quick action of the lifeguards saved our lives,” she added.

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Local people, who witnessed the incident, said the speedboat lost balance after being hit by a huge wave and capsized in deep sea.

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