Kochi: Weeks after a Latvian national was reported missing from Kovalam beach in Thiruvananthapuram, the Indian Navy has deputed a diving team to launch underwater search for the 33-year-old.

The Southern Naval Command (SNC) deputed its diving team after the state government sought the help of Navy and Air Force for underwater search in the area for Liga.

"Based on the request for assistance for finding the missing Latvian national, Southern Naval Command has sent one full clearance diving team with underwater camera and diver hand held sonar (DHSS) to locate the individual at the request of state police," a defence spokesman said.

Range of the DHSS is about 45 m. The area to be searched is about 100 m at Kovalam beach area.

Liga had come to the Kerala capital along with her sister Ilzie some weeks ago. She reportedly went missing on March 14.

Liga was suffering from mental depression and had been staying at a private Ayurveda treatment centre at nearby Pothencode.

She went to Kovalam from the treatment centre in an autorickshaw on March 14 morning, after which she was reported missing.

A case has been registered based on the complaint from the authorities of the treatment centre.

Investigation has been intensified to trace Liga.

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