19 October 2022 09:16 am Views - 127
By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya
Sri Lanka Navy said it has re-established communication links with the naval vessel that had gone missing since September 17 with six naval personnel on board.
The Navy has launched a search operation after the vessel with a naval team consisting of five sailors and a senior officer attached to the Southern Naval Command had lost communication since September 17. The vessel was deployed for routine patrol off the Tangalle coast on September 16.
Navy Spokesman Captain Indika de Silva said neighbouring countries had also been informed about the missing vessel.