As many as eight fishermen went missing after their boat capsized in the sea at Paradip on Tuesday.
According to sources, the mishap took place near the Nehru Bungalow when the fishermen were returning to shore after fishing. Around eight fishermen on board were reported to have gone missing.
Local fishermen launched a search and rescue operation after the mishap. Efforts are on to rescue the fishermen.
As per preliminary information, the fishing boat named ‘Maa Basulei Bharasa’, while returning to the shore capsized after being hit by a powerful tide near Nehru Bungalow.
Personnel of the Marine police and ODRAF reached the spot and began a rescue operation.
Latest reports said three fishermen were rescued.