A senior police officer who went missing during a sea operation early Thursday has been found deceased.
Police identified the officer as Senior Sergeant Ahmed Asif, who was part of a team aboard Police Launch 57 at the time of the incident.
According to police, search-and-rescue efforts were launched after Asif was reported missing during the mission. He was subsequently located underwater.
His body was transported to AA. Mathiveri Health Centre, where his death was confirmed.
Authorities have not yet disclosed details of the operation or the circumstances surrounding Asif’s disappearance.
Police said support is being provided to Asif’s family and to fellow officers affected by the incident.
An investigation into the case is ongoing.
