Most people who visit beaches ignore warnings, so it is imperative to have lifeguards. In July this year, four youngsters got swept away by the strong currents at Juhu beach
Currently, there are just 38 lifeguards manning the city's six main beaches. File pic
Opposition leader Ravi Raja supported Shinde's allegation and said, "The BMC should cancel this proposal as the contractor has a bad track record. How can they award a contract to such a firm?" According to the proposal, a R13-crore contract was given to the firm for appointing 36 lifeguards at seven beaches – Girgaum, Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Aksa, Manori and Gorai – in two shifts.
Need for guards
Mumbai's coastline has beaches that either have strong undercurrents, such as at Juhu and Versova or sinking sand, like at Aksa and Gorai. Most people who visit beaches ignore warnings, so it is imperative to have lifeguards. In July this year, four youngsters got swept away by the strong currents at Juhu beach.
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