The Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force have launched search operations to locate a fishing boat that went missing after departing from Kudawella in Matara.According to the Navy, the boat was carrying four fishermen when it went missing.

The fishing vessel departed on a fishing trip on October 21. The fishermen last communicated with the boat's owner on October 23.

However, communication with the vessel was subsequently lost, prompting the owner to lodge a complaint with the Navy.

Following the complaint, the Navy launched search operations with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Air Force to locate the missing vessel and the four fishermen on board.