Jankar service between Beypore and Chaliyam in Keralam’s Kozhikode suspended following safety concerns

The Beypore-Chaliyam ferry (jankar) service has been suspended without prior notice, causing inconvenience to commuters, students, workers, and those transporting fish between the two harbours.

The service was stopped following an order from the Beypore port officer after a social worker complained to the District Collector that the existing ferry was old and was being operated after temporary repairs, posing a potential safety risk. The Collector subsequently directed the authorities to inquire into the complaint and submit a report.

The ferry, operated by Kadalundi grama panchayat and contracted to Cochin Ferry Service, provides a vital link between Beypore and Chaliyam. Its suspension has forced commuters to take a longer road route through Cheruvannur, Feroke, and Ramanattukara. The additional traffic has reportedly aggravated congestion in the area, particularly amid the ongoing flyover construction at Cheruvannur.