In light of the Elephanta boat tragedy, Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao on Friday has instructed to take necessary safety precautions at all the lakes where boating facilities are available in the jurisdiction of the Thane civic body.

In an official statement, the Thane Municipal Corporation, stated that there are a total of 35 lakes under its jurisdiction. Among them, paddle boats and machine boating facilities have been provided for the entertainment of the citizens at Masunda Lake, Upvan Lake and Ambeghosale in the central part of Thane.