THE search and rescue (SAR) operation for a tourist from India who went missing on September 22 while hiking at Gunung Jasar, Cameron Highlands, is continued today.

Pahang Fire and Rescue Department public relations officer Zulfadli Zakaria said today’s search will focus on a 5km radius involving the trail area starting at Gunung Jasar and Kampar Pass leading to Bharat Tea.

“The search area will also cover the slopes and off trails,” he added,” he said in a statement.

Earlier, Cameron Highlands police chief Azri Ramli in a statement said Nandan Suresh Nadkarni, 44, was reported missing after climbing Gunung Jasar, Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands on September 22.

The victim had checked into Hikers Sleep Port Guest House, Tanah Rata on September 19 and was supposed to check out on September 24.

Preliminary police investigations found the victim had left the hotel alone to hike on Trail 10 of Gunung Jasar, Tanah Rata on September 22, based on CCTV footage obtained around Tanah Rata area. – Bernama, September 29, 2023.