Vietnam Boat Accident Claims Three from Tiruchi
The families of three residents of Tiruchirappalli are mourning after they were killed in a boat accident near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
N. Balaji, 44, a resident of Thiruvanaikovil, was among the victims. He was a manager at Sellmore Marketing Pvt. Ltd. in Ariyamangalam and had travelled to Vietnam on an incentive trip organised by Lava Mobiles. His uncle, Govindarajan, told The Hindu that the family was shattered by the news. Balaji is survived by his mother, wife, and two sons aged 13 and 10. The family is awaiting the repatriation of his mortal remains.
Sheikh Abdullah Abdul Majeed, 56, also from Tiruchi, died in the accident. He was a dealer of Lava Mobiles products and was on a business tour hosted by the company. He is survived by his wife and two children.
S. Alagurajan, 38, a sales manager for Lava Mobiles covering Tiruchirappalli, Karur and Thanjavur districts, was the third victim. He lived in Crawford and is survived by his wife and two sons. He had qualified for the trip after achieving a three-month sales target.
Family members said they learned of the tragedy around 3 p.m. through the Tiruchi Mobile Sangam. They have spoken to Minister Ramesh, who assured them that steps would be taken to facilitate the return of the mortal remains. The Indian government authorities in Vietnam are coordinating with the families.
