At least 22 persons, including seven children, have died after a tourist boat overturned after a houseboat carrying around 40 passengers capsized at the Tanur area of Kerala’s Malappuram .
According to the district administration, the death toll now stands at 22. As per Minister V Abdurahiman, 7 people are in critical condition.
More people are believed to be trapped under the boat. The efforts are on to bring the capsized boat to the shore.Several 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 following the incident. He directed the officials to ensure better treatment for the injured.
The health minister has directed better treatment for the injured and speeding up the post-mortem process. The minister has also given strict instructions to start the post-mortem at 6 am on Monday.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the loss of lives in the Malappuram boat capsize incident and ordered the effective coordination of rescue operations.
