Kolkata, Coast Guard officials said that due to bad weather, three fishing boats have gone missing in the Bay of Bengal.

After receiving reports from Fisheries Department, a search and rescue operation is running since yesterday.

About eight fishing boats missing in the Bay of Bengal, says official.

Out of eight fishing boats, four have returned to harbour safely, while one boat which was stranded due to engine failure was located by Coast Guard ship Raziya Sultana.

According to official, “the boat along with all the ten crew onboard was provided with necessary assistance and is being towed towards Sagar Island”.