A fishing boat that could contain more than 100 Indian migrants may be heading to New Zealand, police said on Monday. The boat, carrying people from New Delhi and Tamil Nadu, left Munambam harbour in Kerala on January 12, two officers involved in the case told Reuters.
An individual from New Delhi arrested in connection with the investigation, Prabhu Dhandapani, told police the boat was heading to New Zealand, according to both officers.
“The people and boat are missing somewhere in the sea. Many Indian agencies including the Coast Guard are trying to locate the boat,” said officer M.J. Sojan.
