Malappuram: The dying toll within the Malappuram boat capsize incident rose to 21 on Monday, the Regional Fire Range Officer stated. The incident occurred within the Malappuram district in Kerala, the place a vacationer boat capsized close to the Tanur coast.
While speaking to ANI, Regional Fire Range Officer Shiju KK stated, “So far, we have recovered 21 dead bodies. We don’t know the exact number of people on the boat, so we are continuing the search to find out whether there are more victims trapped in the mud or not.”
Several autos reached the spot and began the rescue operation. (*21*), Kerala Health Minister Veena George referred to as an emergency assembly of the State Health Department at midnight following the incident. He directed the officers to make sure higher therapy for the injured.
The well being minister has directed higher therapy for the injured and rushing up the autopsy course of. The minister has additionally given strict directions to start out the autopsy at 6 am on Monday. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday condoled the lack of lives within the Malappuram boat capsize incident and ordered the efficient coordination of rescue operations.
“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” stated CM Pinarayi Vijayan in a tweet.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally expressed grief over the lack of lives within the incident and introduced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh every to the deceased’s subsequent of kin. “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,” stated a tweet from th Prime Minister’s workplace on Sunday evening.
