Tragedy struck in Ponnani as a nine-year-old boy met a devastating fate on Monday. The young soul, identified as Mehran and son of Thavayikkantakath Mujeeb, tragically drowned in the sea.
This heart-wrenching incident unfolded on a fateful Monday afternoon when Mehran and a group of his friends ventured to the seashore near the Mulla Road Park to engage in playful activities.
As the sun painted the horizon, a grim turn of events transpired. Mehran found himself submerged in the unforgiving waves, witnessed by one of his friends. It was the local fishermen who came to the rescue, their efforts pulling Mehran ashore. However, the cruel hand of fate had already sealed his destiny, and he was pronounced lifeless at the Taluk Hospital in Ponnani. This tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the unpredictable and relentless power of nature.