MNDF Searches for Missing Crew Member 

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) announced yesterday that it had conducted a search over an area of 104 nautical miles to locate a missing crew member from the local vessel Seamax.

The vessel was travelling from Addu City to Malé City when the crew member disappeared.

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The missing individual has been identified as Raj Kumar, a Nepalese national employed on the vessel. According to the Maldives Police Service, the disappearance was first noticed when the vessel was approximately eight nautical miles from Fuvahmulah City. Raj Kumar was last confirmed to have been on board when the vessel departed Addu City at 23:30 hours on Monday. He reportedly spoke to the captain at around 01:15 hours early Tuesday.

The MNDF’s Southern Area Squadron has so far searched an area northeast of Fuvahmulah City but has been unable to locate the missing crew member. Meanwhile, police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Authorities have highlighted ongoing adverse weather conditions across the Maldives and have urged the public to exercise caution during travel.

Search for Missing Madifushi Resident

In a separate incident, the Maldives Police Service is searching for Hassan Nihal, a 34-year-old man from Bonthi, Th. Madifushi, who was reported missing earlier this week.

The police announced on Tuesday that Nihal’s family reported him missing at 20:07 hours on Sunday. Authorities have appealed to the public for information regarding his whereabouts, requesting anyone with knowledge to contact the police hotline at 3322111 or the Madifushi Police Station at 9868475.

Update: Missing Man Found in Th. Madifushi Two Days After Disappearance

Hassan Nihal, 34, of Bonthi, Th. Madifushi, who was reported missing by his family on Sunday evening, has been located.

According to reports, Nihal was last seen on Sunday at 8:07 pm when his family reported his disappearance to the authorities.

A police statement issued on this morning confirmed that the family made contact with him on Tuesday, bringing the search to a conclusion. Further details have not been disclosed.

Following the missing person report, authorities had launched a search operation and released a photo of Nihal on Tuesday in an effort to locate him.

The police have not shared additional information about his return or the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.