Kochi: Twenty-two people lost their lives when a tourist boat capsized in Kerala's Malappuram district on Sunday (May 7). According to media reports, there were more than 30 people in the boat. Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurrahman has confirmed the death of 20 people on the basis of information received from different hospitals.

He has told that most of the dead are children and women. 4 people have been admitted to Kottakkal Hospital in critical condition. No official information has been revealed so far about what caused the accident. However, according to locals, the boat was overcrowded and not enough life-jackets were available. That's why such an incident happened. The incident took place around 7 pm on Sunday near Tuvalathiram beach in Tanur area of ​​Malappuram district. The boat has been brought to the shore. 

Regional Fire Range Officer Shiju KK has informed that the exact number of people aboard the boat could not be ascertained. In such a situation, the rescue operation is being conducted in view of the possibility of more people getting trapped. At the same time, PM Narendra Modi has expressed grief over this accident by tweeting. He tweeted and wrote that, I am saddened by the death of people in the boat accident in Malappuram, Kerala. My condolences to the families of the deceased. The family members of each deceased will be given Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF.

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