Chennai, December 25: At least five people drowned and more than 15 others were missing when the boat in which they were travelling capsized at Pazhaverkadu lake, about 70 km from here, this evening. Police said 20 tourists were enjoying a boat race in the lake when the tragedy occurred. While five bodies were fished out, the fate of other tourists was not known. Senior police officials along with fire and rescue officials rushed to the spot to oversee the rescue operation.
—–Agencies