Cyclone Murasu: Search For Five Missing Fishermen Intensified By Tamil Nadu Govt

The Hindu · india

The search for five fishermen missing since Cyclone Murasu has been intensified, with a Tamil Nadu minister camping in Andhra Pradesh to coordinate efforts. Four bodies were recovered along the Andhra Pradesh coast after their boat faced engine failure. The Indian Coast Guard is actively involved in the search operation. Opposition party DMK criticized the state government for alleged negligence and slow response, demanding higher compensation for the affected families. The ill-fated boat reportedly lacked mandatory safety gear and insurance.