A father and his daughter went missing while bathing in the Giritale tank this afternoon while on a picnic with relatives, Police said.

They said 45-year-old Reranjan Wickramaratne and his 14-year-old Kaumini Prihansa Wickramaratne were residents of Dunagaha in Minuwangoda.

Police said they had launched search operations with the assistance of the villagers. (Sheain Fernandopulle)