The death toll has risen to 21 after a tourist boat sank in Malappuram, in the Indian state of Kerala, the news agency, which did not rely on local police, reported. MOMENT.
According to a police officer, the number of victims could rise even more as it is still unknown exactly how many people were on the boat trip. That’s why rescuers continue to search.
Immediately after the incident, an emergency meeting was held at the State Ministry of Health with the participation of the Minister and it was decided to provide emergency assistance to the victims.
The Prime Minister of Kerala State, Pinarayi Vijayan, gave the order to effectively coordinate the government-controlled rescue operation.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and announced that 2 million Indian rupees (approximately $24.4 thousand) will be paid to each relative of the victims.
It was previously reported that the number of victims was 18. had schoolchildren who come to ride horses on vacation.