Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 30: Today, Ms. V. K. Mariyam Bibi, Chairperson of the Social Justice Committee, Zilla Parishad South Andaman, accompanied by Shri A. Ummer, Zilla Parishad Member Wimberlygunj, Shri Laxmi Narayan, Samity Member, and Smti Rasheeda, Pradhan Hope Town, met with Shri B. C. Sarkar, Deputy Director (Shipping).

The delegation highlighted the issues faced by the general public due to the non-availability of the passenger ferry service in the Bambooflat - Chatham sector. Commuters, particularly teachers, office staff, students, and others, have been experiencing significant hardship due to the lack of ferry services.

The delegates requested the Deputy Director to expedite the resumption of the harbour ferry service to alleviate the ongoing difficulties faced by the community. Additionally, they raised the issue of relocating the ticket counter from the passenger hall to the designated shed at Chatham Jetty for smoother operations.

In response, Shri B. C. Sarkar assured the delegates that the necessary steps will be taken at the earliest to resolve the concerns and restore the ferry service.