Malappuram: A search operation is underway in Malappuram district of Kerala after two Plus Two students from Devadar Higher Secondary School went missing from Tanur. The missing girls, identified as Fathima Shahada and Ashwathi, have not been seen since noon on Wednesday.

According to school authorities, both girls did not appear for their scheduled exams that day, raising concerns about their whereabouts. Their families filed a missing complaint, prompting police to launch an investigation.

Law enforcement officials have intensified efforts to trace the girls, gathering information from their families, friends, and school records. Authorities are also examining CCTV footage from the area for any possible leads.

Police have urged the public to report any relevant information that could help locate the missing students. The search operation continues, with hopes of finding the girls safe and unharmed.