Kozhikode: In a tragic incident, 22 tourists including seven children drowned when a boat they were on capsized near the Tanur in Malappuram District on May 7.
The reports claimed that the double-decker boat was overcrowded. Also, tragedy was that passengers were not given life jackets and boat had no mandatory safety certificate.
The absconding boat owner has been booked for culpable homicide. The rescue operation is on.
PM has announced Rs. 2 Lakh to the families of each victim. Kerala has declared a day of mourning.