A boat capsized in the Malappuram region of southern India today, Sunday, resulting in the drowning of at least 20 people. The state's Minister of Fisheries and Ports, "V. Abdurahiman," indicated that authorities have identified 12 bodies and added that the number of victims could rise, as the boat is stuck in mud and efforts are underway to retrieve it to rescue those trapped inside. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, "I am pained by the loss of lives due to the boat accident in Malappuram, Kerala."
Capsized Boat and Drowning of Dozens in Kerala, India
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