# Navy joins search for 3 missing Kerala fishermen

2026-08-09T07:40:43+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Indian Navy has joined the search for three fishermen missing after separate boat mishaps off Kerala's Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts. INS Kalpeni sailed from Kochi on Saturday night and anchored off Neendakara on Sunday morning, with a diving team using portable SONAR for underwater surveillance. The search, now on its 10th day, focuses on Gautam Krishna, who went missing after a boat capsized off Neendakara. Union Minister Suresh Gopi said resources have been mobilised to intensify the operation.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-navy-joins-search-for-three-fishermen-missing-after-boat-mishaps-in-kerala-101786255855088.html>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/search-ops-involving-indian-navy-for-3-missing-fishermen-continue-in-kerala-official/articleshow/133074839.cms>

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