Two helicopters were rushed to the spot but were unable to identify them as the men have merged with the local population. The boat in which they came also could not be distinguished as there are loads of similar boats moving in and out of the bay area.

Another credible information says that around 10 or more people got off coast of Arthunkal between 3.30 and 4.00 pm yesterday.

The Director General of Police Jacob Punnoose stated that there is no need to panic as this may be a regular fisher folk activity too.