Aquatica (Kolkata)

Aquatica is a water theme park in Kochpukur, under Bhangar 2 cd block of Baruipur sub division, South 24 pgs district, Greater Kolkata, India. The theme park was started in 1999. It is one of the largest water amusement parks in and around Kolkata, as well as eastern India. Recently another water theme park, Wet 'O' Wild, has come up adjacent to Nicco Park in the Salt Lake City area.

Location

The water theme park Aquatica is located in Kochpukur. It is close to Thakdari (Rajarhat) and also New Town (Action Area - I).

Attractions

Aquatica has a number of rides including the Black Hole, the Wave Pool, Niagara Falls, surf racer, Tornado and the Aqua Dance Floor. Regular parties and Fashion shows are hosted here, especially in the winter.

Controversies

A resident of Prince Anwar Shah Road, had gone to Aquatica with his wife, daughter and brother on May 16. Ajay, who weighed around 90 kg, went to ride a slide with his brother around 3 pm. After sometime, though his brother came down, Ajay was reportedly found unconscious on the slide. He was rushed to Khusi Nursing Home, from where he was referred to Medica Hospital, where he was declared brought dead on arrival. A case under Section 304A (death by negligence ) and 34 (act done by several person in furtherance of common intention) of the IPC was registered against the authorities of Aquatica and also against the doctors of Khusi Nursing Home.

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