3 fishermen in Batticaloa reported missing

[TamilNet, Saturday, 28 August 2010, 21:19 GMT]
Three fishermen from Kalkudaa police division in Batticaloa have gone missing since 19 August after going fishing in Vaakarai seas, according to complaints made to police by their family members. Deputy police superintendent of central Eastern Province said that investigations are underway to find out whether the fishermen had gone missing in Sri Lankan seas or Indian seas.

Kanapathipillai Sivarajah, 53, his son Jeevarajah, 20 and Chellaiah Manoharn, 45, residents of Vish'nu Koayil veethi, Peaththaazhai are the fishermen reported missing.

The family members of the fishermen reported missing have lodged complaints with Batticaloa Human Rights Commission office.