Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM grieved over loss of lives in boat tragedy in the Andamans

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has expressed shock over the boat tragedy in the Andamans and has condoled the loss of lives.

An Aqua Marine with 43 tourists on-board capsized between Ross Island and North Bay near Port Blair in Andaman earlier in the day. The Prime Minister has asked all central agencies to immediately assist in the rescue and relief operations.