Tamil Nadu: 9 drown as boat capsizes near Thiruchendur, rescue operations underway

Nine people drowned after a boat capsized in the sea near Thiruchendur in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday evening.

At least 30 persons were aboard the tourist boat when the incident took place.

While five persons have been rushed to the nearest hospital, rescue operations are underway.

The incident took place near Manapad, a popular spot near Thiruchendur at around 6 pm. So far seven tourists have been rescued.

Sources said that the group had gone for sightseeing in the boat when the incident took place.

The victims reportedly hailed from Padukkapathu village. Sources said that a complaint has been registered with Kukasekarapattinam Police.

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