Sri Lanka, June 3 -- A fisherman aboard a multi-day fishing vessel that departed from the Hikkaduwa Fisheries Harbour has mysteriously gone missing at sea, according to Hikkaduwa Police.

Police Headquarters said a broad investigation has been launched following a complaint lodged by the owner of the fishing vessel.

The missing fisherman is a 53-year-old resident of Meetiyagoda.

Preliminary police investigations revealed that a six-member fishing crew had left for fishing yesterday (02) aboard the vessel.

The boat had reportedly travelled about 15 nautical miles from shore when, during preparations for a meal last night (02), the crew noticed that the fisherman was missing from the vessel.

The crew subsequently informed authorities on...