CM Naidu orders intensified search for 8 missing fishermen

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to step up search operations to trace eight fishermen who have been missing since August 3.

The search is being conducted in coordination between the Indian Coast Guard, State fisheries department and the BR Ambedkar Konaseema district administration.

The eight fishermen, from Odalarevu, Dummalapeta and Vasalathippa villages in BR Ambedkar



Konaseema district had set out to sea from the Odalarevu Fish Landing Centre jetty at around 10 am on August 3.

The families lost touch with the crew around 11 am on the day of departure. The vessel was expected to return by August 12 but did not arrive, prompting authorities to launch search operations.

During a review meeting with the officials, the CM stressed that all available means should be utilised to trace the fishermen.