Tourist boat capsized in Kerala, 21 dead so far, PM Modi expressed grief, announced 2-2 lakh compensation

Kerala Boat Tragedy: At least 21 people drowned after a boat carrying over 25 people capsized in Kerala’s Malappuram district. The incident took place on Sunday (May 7) at around 7 pm at the Tuval Teram tourist spot in Tannur. Regional Fire Range Officer Shiju KK said that 21 bodies have been recovered so far. So far the exact number of people sitting in the boat has not been ascertained. Search operation is on to trace the number.

As soon as the incident was known, many vehicles reached the spot and started the rescue operation. Meanwhile, Kerala Health Minister Veena George called an emergency meeting of the state health department at midnight after the incident and directed officials to ensure better treatment of the injured. The Health Minister has directed to speed up the process of post-mortem and better treatment of the injured. The minister has also given strict instructions to start the post-mortem at 6 am on Monday.

Kerala: A tourist boat capsized near Tanur in Malappuram district. Rescue operation is still going on. So far 21 people have died.

(Video is of search operation done late night) pic.twitter.com/3sAPE0E5QT

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) May 8, 2023

CM Pinarayi Vijayan expressed grief

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in the boat capsize incident in Malappuram and ordered effective coordination of rescue operations. CM Pinarayi Vijayan said, “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the Tanur boat accident in Malappuram. Has directed the district administration to effectively undertake rescue operations, which are being monitored by cabinet ministers.” He expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased by tweeting.

PM Modi announced compensation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi He also expressed grief over the death of people in this incident and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased. Along with this, he expressed his grief by tweeting. The next of kin of each deceased will be given an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF.

Pained by the loss of lives due to the boat mishap in Malappuram, Kerala. Condolences to the bereaved families. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be provided to the next of kin of each deceased: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 7, 2023

President Draupadi Murmu also expressed grief

President Draupadi Murmu also expressed his condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the boat capsize incident in Malappuram, Kerala. President Murmu tweeted, “The tragic death of people in the boat accident in Malappuram, Kerala is extremely shocking and sad. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the well-being of the survivors.”

The tragic loss of lives in the boat mishap at Malappuram, Kerala is extremely shocking and saddening. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. I pray for the well-being of the survivors.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 7, 2023

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