Udupi: A 46-year-old fisherman from Kodavoor village has been missing since October 5 after reportedly falling into the sea from a fishing boat off Malpe. The Malpe police have issued a public appeal seeking information about his whereabouts.
The missing fisherman has been identified as Das Shankar. According to information shared by the Malpe police, he had ventured into the sea for fishing aboard a boat named Ramacharan, which had departed from Malpe harbour.
He reportedly slipped and fell into the water while the boat was at sea. He has remained missing since the incident.
Police issue appeal for information
The Malpe police have requested members of the public to share any information that could help establish Das Shankar’s whereabouts.
According to the police notice, he is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, has a dark complexion and speaks Tulu.
The appeal is intended to assist efforts to trace the missing fisherman, who hails from Kodavoor village in Udupi district.
Anyone who has information about him or his whereabouts can contact the police through the following numbers:
- Malpe police station: 0820-2537999
- Malpe police sub-inspector: 9480805447
- Udupi circle inspector: 9480805430
The information was released in a notice issued by the sub-inspector of Malpe police station.
The police have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in tracing the missing fisherman.