The missing Indian man.

SIBU, Dec 27: The police are appealing to the public to help locate an Indian man who was reported missing from the shipyard yesterday.

Sibu District Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that a missing victim report was lodged on Dec 26, from the man’s employer.

“His employer, a 37-year-old man, said that the victim was found missing at a shipyard in Jalan Ulu Lanang and could not be contacted,” he said.

The police had identified the 22-year-old victim as Saurav Kumar Jha whose thin build stands at 5 feet 6 inches, weighs 65kg and with black skin.

According to Zulkipli, search and rescue (SAR) efforts have been launched since yesterday involving the fire brigade and the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM).

Members of the public, who has any information on the man are advised to contact any nearby police station or investigating officer Sergeant Dominic Michael at 019-8756663. — DayakDaily