Search called off for rallyist Hari Singh; prayer meet in Sector 8 today
Chandigarh, March 30 -- Two days after search operations for missing Indian rallyist Hari Singh were called off in the Maldives, uncertainty continues to weigh on his family and the motorsport fraternity, who will be gathering for a prayer meet at the Sector 8 gurdwara at 12 pm.
The search for the 59-year-old, who went missing after a speedboat accident on the night of March 19, was officially concluded on March 27 after more than a week of efforts yielded no breakthrough. Expressing deep concern over the situation, Chandigarh Motorsport Association president SPS Garcha said difficult sea conditions may have hampered rescue efforts.
He said the accident occurred around 1.15 am during a total eclipse, resulting in near-complete darkness. "The water depth there is around 50-60 metres, with strong underwater currents and coral reefs," he said.
Garcha noted that both Singh and the boat captain, Mahesh Ramachandran, who also remains missing, were strong swimmers, and that any inability to reach safety could have been due to injury. At the same time, he expressed hope: "With many islands nearby, there is a possibility they may have drifted ashore. I will hope and pray for Hari and the Captain."HTC...
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