The Kerala government has ordered a judicial investigation into the Malappuram boat tragedy that claimed the lives of 22 people including children and women.
CM Pinarayi Vijayan announced the state government’s decision after all-party conference into the incident. He further added that the state government will pay the expenses of the patients receiving treatment and ₹10 lakh compensation will be given to the families of individuals who lost their lives in the boat accident.
The CM said, “The all-party meeting has decided on a judicial inquiry in this matter. The probe will cover technical issues related to the boat’s safety, among other matters. A judicial commission comprising technical experts will be formed. A special investigation team of the Kerala police will also probe the matter.”
The Kerala Chief Minister added that the state government would investigate whether the Malappuram boat accident occurred while complying to the safety regulations for tourist boats.
Around 7.30 pm on Sunday, the boat capsized along a waterway close to the Thoovaltheeram beach in Tanur.
According to district officials, 15 of the deceased are minors aged eight months to 17 years. There were 37 persons onboard the ill-fated boat.
