Palghar: One person drowned when a boat carrying a marriage party capsized today in Arabian Sea off Naigaon in the district.

"Nearly 55 people were on-board the boat which was heading towards Panju island in Vasai from Naigaon Jetty. As soon as the boat started its journey, it capsized," district Disaster Control Officer Nitin Naik said. Rescue teams were rushed to the spot soon after receiving an alert, he said.