Minakhan Ferry Ghat Dispute Halts Services, Stranding Thousands of Commuters

• Boat services at Malancha Bachra ferry ghat in Minakhan, North 24 Parganas, were suddenly suspended for several hours.
• Thousands of daily commuters, including those traveling to Malancha and Kolkata for work, were severely affected.
• The Malancha Bachra ferry ghat is the only transport link for several villages under Minakhan's Mohanpur Gram Panchayat.
• Minakhan Police and Malancha Lotus Club intervened to resolve the situation and resume boat services.
• The disruption stemmed from a dispute between two groups over control of the ferry ghat; residents demand a permanent solution.