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Petitioner demanded CBI enquiry into Black Rose shipwreck
A Orissa High Court’s order was seeking information on the petitioner who had demanded a CBI enquiry into the sinking of the 'Black Rose'. At least two cases were filed in this connection which were disposed off by the Court earlier. However later, another petition was filed by an RTI activist Pradeep Pradhan seeking a CBI probe. The Shipping Corporation had written to the Union Home Ministry to allow a CBI probe in the sinking of the 'Black Rose'. When asked, the CBI had sought a No-Objection-Certificate (NOC) from the Odisha government to initiate a probe. Despite the Union Home Ministry’s letter seeking NOC from the Odisha government, the State government allegedly sat on the letter for years delaying the probe. It forced the RTI activist Pradhan to file another petition in the HC requesting the court to ask Odisha government to provide the NOC at the earliest. During the hearing, the Advocate General of the Odisha government raised several objections over Pradeep Pradhan himself. The Odisha government argued that Pradhan had a malicious intent and he also had multiple criminal cases pending against him. So, the court asked Pradhan to file an affidavit on all the allegations against him. The High Court has also directed to send the copy of the affidavit to the Paradip Port, the Central Government counsel appearing for the opposite party and the government advocate of Odisha government. The matter has been listed to be heard on March 19, 2024, when the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) submitted an affidavit with the High Court of Orissa. Report with photo: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/odisha-govt-reluctant-to-hand-over-black-rose-ship-sinking-probe-cbi-affidavit-885827
Orissa High Court finished hearing
The Orissa High Court has finished the hearing of the 'Black Rose' case which was going on in the HC Bench comprised of Chief Justice Dr Justice S Muralidhar and Justice BP Routray. As per reports hearing of the case was going on for the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Sarbeswara Beura. The case was being trailed in the Court since 2014. The Court has held that if the petitioner wants he can file a fresh petition in this regard. The Charge sheet had been filed following investigation of the case by the Crime Branch. During investigation it was known that the ship did not have a valid insurance policy. The ship, registered with UK-based South of England P&I Club, had no valid document and even the insurance papers deposited by the vessel owner was found to be fake. It was found out that the ship capsized as it was loaded with minerals beyond its capacity. However, Sarbeswar Beura had filed the case in 2014 for the proper investigation of the case.
Trawler capsized after allision - two missing
Five fishermen were rescued and two others went missing after a fishing trawler hit the wreckage of the ‘Black Rose’ ship off Paradip on Oct 26, 2020. A search operation was underway to trace the missing fishermen. Nine fishermen had been aboard the ‘Mini’ when in the morning the helsman failed to navigate the route, and the fishing vessel hit the ‘Black Rose’ following which the vessel capsized in the sea. The 'Black Rose' had capsized in the Bay of Bengal around five km off Paradip port on Sep 9, 2009. 11 years after the incident, the sunken ship is yet to be dismantled. The debris of the 'Black Rose' has been hampering the movement of ships and fishing trawlers. Since 2009, many mishaps have occurred due to the sunken ship near Paradip Port. Report with photo: https://sambadenglish.com/trawler-hits-black-rose-wreckage-off-odisha-coast-5-rescued-4-missing/
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