Malappuram: A day after the tragic vacationer boat accident that claimed the lives of twenty-two individuals together with girls and kids in Malappuram, the Kerala authorities on Monday introduced a judicial probe into the matter and determined to present a compensation of Rs ten lakh to the kin of the deceased. Addressing the media right here after visiting Tirurangandi Taluk Hospital and the Kunnummel household which misplaced 12 members, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan termed the accident as a “tragedy” and stated the federal government will bear the expense of these below remedy.
Vijayan introduced the probe and the compensation after an all-party assembly held at Tanur during which senior opposition leaders additionally participated.
“The all-party meeting has decided for a judicial inquiry in this matter. The probe will cover the technical issues related to the boat’s safety among other matters. A judicial commission comprising technical experts will be formed. A Special investigation team of the Kerala police will also probe the matter,” Vijayan instructed the media.
He additionally introduced compensation of Rs 10 lakh every to the household of the deceased.
The CM stated the federal government had earlier arrange a security protocol for vacationer boats and can study whether or not they have been adopted or not in reference to the incident.
He additionally knowledgeable that two out of the ten admitted to the hospital have been discharged and eight individuals have been below remedy.
The boat had capsized close to an estuary near the Thoovaltheeram seaside within the Tanur space round 7:30 pm on Sunday.
The state authorities has introduced a day of mourning on Monday and cancelled all official occasions as a mark of respect to those that misplaced their lives within the accident.
