Raymond Group Chairman and Managing Director Gautam Hari Singhania sustained minor injuries after a speedboat capsized near Felidhoo island in the Maldives, while two Indian nationals remain missing, according to local media reports.
The incident occurred early Friday morning near Vaavu atoll, where seven people were on board the vessel. According to Edition.mv, the group included two women, a British national and a Russian national, and five Indian men.
Police said five people fell into the sea when the speedboat overturned, including the Russian woman and four Indian men. Singhania, 60, who was among the tourists, was rescued following the accident.
Citing police, news portal Adhadhu reported that Singhania sustained minor injuries and was discharged after receiving treatment.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Singhania said, “Gautam Singhania suffered minor injuries following an unfortunate accident. He is recovering under due care in Mumbai. We thank you for the wishes and pray for the well being of the affected friends.”
Police confirmed that the two missing persons are Indian nationals, and search operations are currently underway.
“The speedboat belongs to his yacht, TT Ashena. The Maldivian Coast Guard is still looking for two people who went missing in the accident,” Adhadhu reported, citing sources.
The report added that the vessel involved was a Cigarette racing boat designed to be driven at high speeds.
According to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), the Male Area Command Coast Guard Second Squadron is conducting search operations for the missing individuals. The incident took place about two nautical miles southwest of Keyodhoo, the MNDF said.
With PTI inputs.
