Rescue Mission at Sea: 11 Fishermen Missing After Boats Capsize off Amreli Coast

At least 11 fishermen are missing and 17 were rescued after three boats capsized in the Arabian Sea near Amreli district. A rescue mission is underway involving the Coast Guard and local fishermen. Inclement weather has hindered aerial searches, and a National Disaster Response Force team is on standby.

At least 11 fishermen remain missing while 17 have been rescued following the capsizing of three boats in the Arabian Sea near Amreli district, according to officials.

The incident took place on Tuesday evening amid rough seas and severe weather conditions, prompting a large-scale rescue mission involving the Coast Guard and local fishermen, explained Amreli district collector Vikalp Bhardwaj.

The search operation, currently involving a Coast Guard vessel and two hovercrafts, is set to expand with aircraft once weather conditions improve. A National Disaster Response Force team has been deployed at Jafrabad as the search continues.

(With inputs from agencies.)