Mumbai, July 12 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said the state government is closely monitoring the situation following the boat tragedy near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island that claimed the lives of several Indian tourists.

He also assured that the bodies of the victims are being brought back.

The Chief Minister termed the incident "very tragic" and said all necessary steps were being taken in coordination with the authorities.

Addressing the press conference in Mumbai, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister said, "We are monitoring the situation very closely and have taken all necessary precautions. It is a very tragic incident; the bodies are being brought back."

At least 15 people, including Indian tourists, were k...