Mystery ship washes ashore at Bhatkal’s Jali Beach, draws massive crowd
Bhatkal: A mysterious ship bearing the name “Cochin Shipyard” washed ashore at Bhatkal’s Jali Beach late on Sunday night, drawing massive public attention and sparking speculation among locals. The abandoned vessel, with no crew members or lights on board, was first spotted by staff of Chai Tapri, a beachside café, around midnight on June 16.
Mohammed Talish, the café’s manager, immediately informed local police about the unusual sighting. Bhatkal Town PSI Naveen Naik. According to Naik, the ship had originally been connected to a streamer and was being towed to Mumbai when it got disconnected and eventually drifted to the Bhatkal shore.
Speaking to Vartha Bharati, PSI Naveen Naik clarified that the ship was not involved in any accident. “The vessel was being transported from Cochin Shipyard to Mumbai. It got detached from the streamer towing it, and the people onboard the streamer themselves were unaware of when the detachment occurred,” he said.
Naik further confirmed that an official intimation has been sent to the ship's owning company. “They have assured us that the ship will be retrieved while returning to Cochin from Mumbai,” he added.
Interestingly, PSI Naik mentioned that he was the first to spot the vessel during his night patrol. “Just a few minutes later, the staff from the café also informed us. There was no incident or collision at sea; it appears to be a simple case of detachment.”
By Tuesday evening, videos and photos of the ship had gone viral across local social media groups, prompting hundreds of curious residents to rush to the beach. The unexpected crowd led to a complete traffic jam in the area, forcing police to deploy additional personnel to manage both the crowd and vehicular movement.
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Mysuru: Six, including three children, drown in Cauvery during urus gathering
Mysuru: Six people, including three children, drowned in the Cauvery river near Arkeshwara Temple in KR Nagar taluk of Mysuru district on Sunday.
The deceased have been identified as Fatima (42) from Udayagiri in Mysuru; Mohammed Yasin (23), an autorickshaw driver from SBR Layout in Bengaluru; his wife Neha Kausar (19) from the same area; Uzeir (5) from Udayagiri, Mysuru; Emma Aiman (13) from Kadugondanahalli, Bengaluru; and Afif Ahmed (13) from KR Nagar.
According to The New Indian Express, the victims had visited a nearby dargah. While playing in the river, one person slipped into the water, and others entered it in an attempt to rescue them, leading to multiple drownings.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed grief and announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for each of the victims’ families.
Mysuru Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladangi and KR Nagar police visited the spot and have begun an investigation.
