SRINAGAR, May 30: The J&K Govt has made ‘life saving jackets’ mandatory for Shikara boats in Dal and Nigeen lakes besides other water bodies of the region.In an order issued here today, the government states: “In order to ensure the safety of tourists taking Shikara rides in Dal and Nageen Lakes and other water bodies and to prevent any untoward incident in view of adverse weather conditions or any other reasons, it is hereby ordered that each Shikara boat registered under J&K Tourist Trade Act, 1978 shall maintain the availability of at least three Life Jackets.
