Two drown after boat capsizes in Valaichchenai

30 August 2018 10:30 am - 2 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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Two persons died while two others survived when the boat they were in capsized at Jayanthi Yaya reservoir, Punani in Valaichchenai yesterday night.

Police said a group of four individuals had gone rowing in the lake around 11.45 pm when they met with the tragedy.

The deceased have been identified as Mohammad Anas Sakir aged 24 and Mohammad Ushnar Kapis aged 21 residents of Eravur.

Police are carrying out further investigations into the incident. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Amal Thursday, 30 August 2018 10:40 AM

they asked for it, where are the life jackets.

REEZ Friday, 31 August 2018 03:18 PM

Only drunkards will row boat at mid night. Time 11:45 PM. Don't know what the urgency to row a boat at mid night.

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