A Muslim journalist from Amparai was reported missing last week, reports TamilWin.
A L Shiyan, a father of two from Pothuvil - Mathuchenai in Amparai and a journalist for a private media organisation has been missing since Thursday according to a report filed with police.
Police said Shiyan’s travelling bag had been recovered on the seaside in front of Pothuvil Buddhist vihara.
Pothuvil police said further investigations were taking place.
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