The tourist boat service in Thekkady's Periyar lake was stopped after the tragic incident in which a boat sunk and more than 40 people drowned. Investigations later found flaws in the boat that was used and blamed Kerala Tourism department for the incident.
Boating in the lake was a prized attraction of Thekkady. Subsequent to suspension of boating in the lake, tourists stayed away from the reserve.
The government is now performing safety checks in all locations where boating facility is available. The checks are expected to complete in next 10 days and boating facility in Periyar is expected to being in the first week of November.
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