Many of the dead in Vietnam boat tragedy worked with Lava Mobiles, are residents of Andhra Pradesh

There were three boats with employees and distributors of the Indian company, one of which capsized

Written by: Nikhila Henry
3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Jul 11, 2026 06:17 PM IST
"In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam," the embassy said in a post on X. (Representational/File Photo)"In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam," the embassy said in a post on X. (Screenshots from ANI video)
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The boat that capsized in Vietnam, killing several Indian nationals, had many employees and distributors of Lava Mobiles, a company representative told The Indian Express. Many of the dead are believed to be from Andhra Pradesh; the final toll is yet to become clear.

There were a total of three boats with employees and distributors of the Indian company, which was founded in March 2009 and manufactures smartphones, tablets, laptops, computer hardware, and other consumer electronics.

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“In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam a few hours ago,” the Indian embassy in Vietnam posted following the tragedy. “Exact details of the incident are being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing.”

Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh held a meeting with MEA and is closely monitoring the situation, his office said.

Visuals from the site of the incident showed a boat that had gone belly up as rescuers looked for survivors in choppy waters, as well as bodies lined up on the shore.

“We are deeply saddened to learn about the tragic incident in Vietnam involving our channel partners and team members. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this heartbreaking incident,” the company said in a statement.

“We are in constant touch with the Embassy of India in Vietnam and the local authorities, and are closely monitoring the situation. Our immediate priority is to extend all possible support to those affected and their families. Our teams in both India and Vietnam are in regular contact with the families and are providing all possible assistance.”

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Nikhila Henry
Nikhila Henry

Nikhila Henry is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, based in Hyderabad. With a career spanning 17 years, she has established herself as an authoritative voice on South Indian affairs, specialising in the complex intersections of politics, education, and social justice. Experience & Career: Nikhila commenced her journalism career in 2007 as an education correspondent for The Times of India in Hyderabad,where she gained recognition for her coverage of student politics. Her professional trajectory includes a four-year tenure at The Hindu, where she focused on minority affairs and social welfare. In 2019, she took on a leadership role as the South Bureau Chief for The Quint, where she directed regional coverage across all five South Indian states. Her expansive career also includes a tenure at the BBC in New Delhi and contributions to prestigious international outlets such as The Sunday Times (London) and HuffPost India. Expertise & Focus Areas Nikhila’s reportage is marked by a deep-seated understanding of grassroots movements and institutional policy. Her core focus areas include: Regional Politics: Comprehensive analysis of the socio-political dynamics across South India. Education & Student Movements: Chronicling the evolution of Indian academics and the rise of youth activism. Minority Affairs: Rigorous reporting on the welfare, rights, and challenges facing marginalized communities. National Beat: Elevating regional stories to national prominence through investigative and on-ground reporting. Authoritativeness & Trust A respected figure in Indian media, Nikhila is not only a seasoned reporter but also an accomplished author and editor. She authored the critically acclaimed book The Ferment: Youth Unrest in India and edited Caste is Not a Rumour, a collection of writings by Rohith Vemula. Her dual background in daily news reporting and long-form authorship allows her to provide readers with a nuanced, historically-informed perspective on contemporary Indian society. Find all stories by Nikhila Henry here. ... Read More

 

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