Alappuzha: A Plus Two student drowned here in Achankovil River as the Chennithala Palliyodam boat capsized on its way to Aranmula Uthrittathi Boat Race on Saturday morning.
The incident occurred around 8.30 am, near Valiyaperumbuzha kadavu.
The deceased, Adithyan, is the son of Chennithala native Sattheesan and his body was found by the fire and rescue officials. A search is on for three others, who were also on the boat. Caught in strong currents, the palliyodam capsized during the ceremony before leaving for Aranmula
