Search resumes for 3 fishermen missing after separate boat mishaps in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, police announced the resumption of the search for three fishermen who have been missing since July 31 due to separate mishaps involving their fishing boats. The operation, now in its ninth day, is ongoing in the Vizhinjam and Muthalapozhi regions of Thiruvananthapuram district and Neendakara in Kollam district.

Gautam Krishna from Puthenthura disappeared after a fishing boat capsized at Neendakara on July 31, taking his father Radhakrishnan and grandfather Rajeevan with him. His mother Reshma protested, leading to intensified search efforts with additional Coastal Police boats, Coast Guard helicopters, and drones.

The Vizhinjam Coastal Police continue their search for John of Pulluvila, who went missing in another boat accident off the Thiruvananthapuram coast on July 31. The Coast Guard and local fishermen are aiding the search, with plans to expand it further on Saturday.

Shijin, who was washed away after a fishing boat capsized near Muthalapozhi on July 31, also has his search reignited on Saturday morning. Anchuthengu Coastal Police, aided by the Marine Enforcement Wing of the Fisheries Department, is leading the efforts. Shijin's family had protested near the Anchuthengu Coastal Police Station, demanding better search operations. The Transport Minister C P John visited the family, promising a stronger search and accepting their request to involve ten fishermen.

The Opposition has criticized the UDF government for perceived inefficiency, while the DYFI staged a protest at Kollam Collectorate. The Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council has urged the state government to bolster search and rescue mechanisms for fishermen. This report is based on an automated news feed and does not include additional commentary.