Overview
- The tourist speedboat overturned near Felidhoo, about two nautical miles southwest of Keyodhoo, with seven aboard including five Indian men and two women from the UK and Russia.
- Hari Singh and the vessel’s captain remain missing, and authorities say they may be lodged deep within a coral reef as they avoid ruling out fatalities.
- The Maldives National Defence Force Coast Guard has deployed boats, divers, aircraft and drones, surveying about 3,450 square nautical miles by sea and 7,000 square meters underwater.
- Raymond Group chairman Gautam Singhania sustained minor injuries, was treated in Vaavu Atoll and has returned to Mumbai to recover, according to a company statement.
- Investigations into the cause continue as local reports about a high‑performance Cigarette boat, high speed and links to yacht TT Ashena remain unverified; one rescued Indian passenger reportedly underwent an arm amputation.