Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan paid a visit to the survivors of a boat capsize event near the Tanur coast who were being treated at the Taluk Hospital in Tirurangadi in Malappuram district today.
A judicial investigation into the incident has also been called by the Keralan government. The chief minister stated the government will cover the cost of the injured people's medical care and promised a 10 lakh compensation to the families of victims.
On Sunday, May 7, a crowded double-decker tourist boat capsized in Parappanangadi, killing 22 people—including a police officer.
K Rajan, the minister of revenue for Kerala, stated earlier today that 22 persons have already perished in a boat capsize incident.
A search operation is currently being conducted by the NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) and rescue personnel, the minister announced.
"There are thirty-seven persons known to exist. There was a death toll of twenty-two. In various hospitals, ten people have been located. Five people's participation in the swim was verified. The State Minister reported that a total of thirty-seven degrees persons had been located.
"It was impossible to determine how many passengers there were on the boat. Let there not be anymore, he urged.
But all searches are still ongoing. The search is being done by the NDRF, a fire and rescue team, and a scuba team. The Navy's group has also expressed itself. Yesterday's arrival of the Coast Guard. They will only offer you additional assistance. The minister added that a second National Disaster Response Force team will also be arriving.
"Rescue efforts are underway. We communicate with hospital administrators frequently. Since the occurrence, the district administration has informed all the departments. The district collector remarked, "We are grateful to the neighborhood fisherman who donated their services in this search operation.
He reported that Navy soldiers had also arrived at the scene to help with the rescue efforts.
A police officer was also among the dead, according to officials who announced that a 21-member National Disaster Response Relief (NDRF) team and the fire department had begun a rescue effort early on Monday.
The bodies of individuals who passed away have been given to their families after the conclusion of post-mortem procedures.
Thirurangadi, Perunthalmanna Hospitals, and Mancheri Medical College all performed post-mortems. Officials reported that funerals were also performed in private hospitals.
Chief Minister the accused sent his condolences for the deaths caused by the boat capsize event and directed that rescue efforts be well-coordinated.
We are deeply pained by the unfortunate death toll from the Tanur boat disaster in Malappuram. Have ordered Cabinet Ministers in charge of overseeing the District's administration to efficiently coordinate rescue efforts. Sincere sympathies to the devastated families and friends, Mr. Vijayan wrote in a message to his followers.
The rescue operation was carried out by fire and police units, representatives from the tax and health departments, and people from the district's Tanur and Tirur villages, according to the statement. Additionally, it stated that the rescue efforts will be coordinated by ministers Abdurahiman and Riyas.
The incident took place around seven o'clock, according to the police.
According to the report, those pulled from the sea were admitted to local public and private hospitals. According to officials, the accident's precise reason is now unknown.
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