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Malappuram: So far 21 people, mostly children, were killed when a houseboat carrying about 30 passengers capsized near Tuvalathiram beach in Tanur area of Malappuram district in Kerala on Sunday evening. Expressing grief over the accident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a compensation of two lakh rupees each to the families of the deceased.
PM Modi has also tweeted about this incident, he has written in his tweet – “I am hurt by the death of people in the boat accident in Malappuram, Kerala. Condolences to the bereaved families. An ex-gratia amount of two lakh rupees from PMNRF will be provided to the next of kin of each deceased.
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
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan issued a statement condoling the deaths and directed the Malappuram District Collector to carry out a coordinated emergency rescue operation. Fire and police units, officials from revenue and health departments and local people of Tanur and Tirur areas of the district are involved in the rescue operation, the statement said. It has also been said that ministers Abdurrahiman and Riyas will coordinate the rescue operation.
Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the Tanur boat accident in Malappuram. Have directed the District administration to effectively coordinate rescue operations, which are being overseen by Cabinet Ministers. Heartfelt condolences to the grieving families & friends.
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) May 7, 2023
At the same time, Kerala’s Tourism Minister PA Mohammed Riyas has also expressed grief over this incident. After getting the information about the incident, he said that especially children are among those who lost their lives in this accident. According to the information being received, the incident took place when the children were riding a houseboat during the school holidays. Still many children are reported missing, for whose search a special campaign is also being conducted.
“Distraught by the news of a houseboat capsizing in Malappuram, Kerala. My heartfelt condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones, and wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured.” “I appeal to Congress workers to assist authorities in rescue operations,” Mr Gandhi tweeted.
Distraught by the news of a houseboat capsizing in Malappuram, Kerala.
My heartfelt condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones, and wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured.
I appeal to Congress workers to assist the authorities in rescue operations.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 7, 2023
The police who reached the spot are currently engaged in the investigation of the entire matter. People around are also being questioned to find out how the incident took place. Regarding the incident, a senior police officer said that the accident took place at around seven in the evening. So far people pulled out of the water were admitted to nearby private and government hospitals. Where some people are undergoing treatment. He said that the exact cause of the accident could not be ascertained at the moment. We are currently investigating the entire incident.
