Police have confirmed that two Indian nationals are still missing after a tourist speedboat capsized near Felidhoo in Vaavu Atoll early Friday morning.
The vessel, carrying seven passengers, overturned at approximately 1:15 a.m. near V. Felidhoo. The passengers included five Indian men, one British national, and one Russian national.
Reports state that five passengers were thrown into the sea when the boat capsized. These included four Indian men and the Russian national.
Police have identified the missing individuals as Indian nationals, including rally driver Hari Singh. Three others were injured and are receiving treatment at Vaavu Atoll Hospital. Among the injured is Gautam Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director of the Raymond Group.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing, led by the Maldives National Defence Force Coast Guard’s Male’ Area Command Second Squadron.
According to MNDF, the incident occurred approximately two nautical miles southwest of Keyodhoo.
