Governor mourns loss of life

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 16:38 [IST]

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 20 (UNI) Kerala Governor R L Bhatia today mourned the loss of lives in the boat tragedy at Thattekkadu in Ernakulam District.

In a condolence message, he said, ''I am deeply shocked and saddened at the boat tragedy at Thattekkadu that has claimed several tender lives. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

''Let us spare no effort to rescue the missing children and extend every support to the families in distress,'' he added.

UNI

Topics: ACCIDENT-KERALA-CONDOLENCE (MS76) (RPTG)

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