Cricket Association of Bengal president Snehasish Ganguly and his wife Arpita had a harrowing experience when their speedboat capsized near Puri's Light House beach due to a large wave. Lifeguards swiftly rescued the couple and three other tourists from the overturned vessel. Arpita Ganguly expressed her intent to appeal to Odisha's CM and Puri SP to improve safety regulations.
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