Authorities are pursuing ongoing search operations for a 26-year-old man who disappeared in the Kelani River near Mulleriyawa after reportedly entering the water to bathe.
A 26-year-old has gone missing in the Kelani River following what witnesses describe as a drowning incident in the Pokunugoda area of Mulleriyawa. The disappearance occurred on 29 December when the youth entered the river to bathe.
Multeriyawa Police and the Diving Unit of the Police Marine Division mobilized search efforts immediately after the incident was reported. The coordinated operation began the same day and has now extended into a second day of continuous searching.
As of 30 December, recovery teams have not yet located the missing person's body despite intensive efforts. The search operation remains active as authorities continue to explore the river in an attempt to find the youth.
