Kerala boat accident: Police arrests vessel owner from Kozhikode

Kerala boat accident: The owner of the Atlantic boat that capsized on Sunday within the Tanur space of Kerala’s Malappuram district, ensuing within the loss of life of twenty-two people, together with 15 youngsters, has been arrested, stated police. He was caught from the Kozhikode seashore space of the district at this time.

The boat owner, Nasar, was confirmed by a senior police officer of the Malappuram district. “He has been caught from the Calicut (Kozhikode) beach area. He has not been arrested formally. He will be brought here (Malappuram),” the officer stated.

Kerala govt declares judicial probe

The state authorities Monday introduced a judicial probe into the boat capsized incident. The Kerala authorities additionally declared to provide an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh every to the kin of the deceased. A judicial fee comprising technical consultants can be shaped. A Special investigation workforce of the Kerala police will even probe the matter.

Boat didn’t have a licence to perform

According to Tanur police, the owner of the boat had been absconding. Tanur police stated a case was registered yesterday itself towards the owner of the boat, which reportedly didn’t have a licence to perform. The boat capsized close to an estuary near the Thoovaltheeram seashore within the Tanur space round 7.30 PM on Sunday.

Earlier within the day, Minister Rajan stated that seven groups together with National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indian Coast Guard, Fire and Safety, the Navy and native folks had been concerned within the search and rescue. One extra NDRF workforce would be a part of the efforts, he added. “The deaths of 22 people have been confirmed. We have identified that there were 37 persons on the vessel. Five of them swam to safety yesterday. It was a private boat and there is no official count of passengers,” Rajan stated. 

Meanwhile, the Navy stated three naval diving groups comprising 15 divers together with all vital diving units, gear and gear had been mobilised from Kochi for the rescue efforts. “Close coordination is being maintained with the disaster management and state authorities to augment the search operations,” the Navy stated.

(With PTI inputs)

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