Goa, June 23 -- In the wake of the Chorao ferry mishap, Director of the River Navigation Department (RND), Vikramsinh Raje Bhosale, has clarified that the incident was caused by operational oversight, not any mechanical or structural failure of the vessel.

Bhosale explained that the ferry partially sank due to water accumulation in its tank, which had not been cleared for two days. Heavy rainfall on Sunday worsened the situation, causing the vessel-anchored at Chorao Island-to tilt and partially submerge.

"There is no fault with the ferry's structure or engine," Bhosale said. "The vessel is in good condition. The issue was purely due to failure in routine water clearance, which is especially important during the monsoon season."

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