Overview

• Two Yemeni students disappeared in the sea at Valappu Beach on Monday while part of a group of nine nationals visiting Kerala
• The missing individuals study at an Arts and Science College in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, local officials confirmed
• Coastal police and Njarakkal Police teams are conducting foot patrols and boat searches along the shoreline
• Additional maritime vessels and aircraft have been tasked to extend the search perimeter offshore
• Officials say the incident emphasizes the hazards of sea travel and the need for stringent safety protocols at coastal destinations