After a recent suicide attempt by a passenger on a boat near the Gateway of India, the police have directed ferry owners to disallow lone individuals without a proper ID onboard. Officers said the alleged attempt 15 days back compelled them to take this decision, as they struggled to identify the rescued man. Ferry owners, however, said the move came two months back as 2-3 people had tried to commit suicide from a ferry.

Single travellers taking ferries between Gateway of India and Alibaug will have to produce an ID. Representation pic