Toddler Sleeping With Parents In Kerala's Balaramapuram Goes Missing, Body Found Floating In Well

Kerala news: The 2-year-old was reported missing around 5:15 a.m. and her body was located during a police-led search at approximately 8 a.m in the nearby well.

An investigation is ongoing with authorities examining all possible angles, including potential foul play.

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Kerala news: A two-year-old girl who was reported missing from her home in Balaramapuram was found dead in a well on Thursday morning, sparking concerns over the circumstances of her death. The deceased child, identified as Devendu, was the daughter of Sreetu and Sreejith. Her body was discovered around 8 a.m. in a well near the house after an extensive search operation led by the police and fire force personnel.

According to the parents, the toddler was last seen sleeping beside them. However, at approximately 5:15 a.m., they noticed she was missing and immediately informed the police, reported Manorama. A complaint was registered, following which the police, along with fire service personnel, began a search in the surrounding areas. Eventually, the child’s body was found inside the well.

 

Kerala | A two-year-old girl, who went missing earlier in the day, was found dead in a well at Kottukalkonam, Balaramapuram. The child was last seen sleeping, and her parents reported her missing in the morning. Balaramapuram police have launched an investigation and are…

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MLA M. Vincent, who visited the scene, expressed doubts over the incident, stating that it appeared unlikely for such a young child to have accidentally fallen into the well, as it had walls surrounding it, as per a report on Asianet. He added that he rushed to the location as soon as he was informed about the event.

An investigation is ongoing with authorities examining all possible angles, including potential foul play, as per the report. Police officials have taken the girl's uncle for questioning as they attempt to uncover the sequence of events leading to the child’s death. Forensic experts are also expected to conduct a detailed examination to determine the exact cause of death.