keralaTwo Yemeni students go missing at Valappu beach

The Indian Navy has deployed helicopter and boats to search for two Yemeni students who went missing while swimming at Ernakulam’s Valappu beach. | | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin

Two Yemeni students went missing at Valappu beach near Puthu Vypeen after venturing into the sea for a bath around 12:30 p.m. on Monday (June 2).

The missing students were identified as Abdul Salam, 21, and Jubran, 22. They were part of a nine-member group of foreign students — seven Yemenis and two Sudanese — from Rathinam College, Coimbatore.

“All nine students entered the sea. While the others managed to swim to safety, the two went missing,” said the Coastal Police.

A search operation involving the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Coastal Police, Marine Enforcement, and the scuba team of the Fire and Rescue Services continued late into the evening.

Published - June 02, 2025 08:45 pm IST