The body of 17-year-old Farhan, who had gone missing from Ezhara beach in Kannur, Kerala, on Wednesday, was recovered in the early hours of Friday near the Muzhappilangad cemetery, approximately 2 km from where he was last seen.
Farhan had been at the beach with a friend when strong waves swept him away. A search operation involving police and rescue teams had been underway since the incident.
Authorities have begun further legal procedures, including an inquest and post-mortem examination, to formally confirm the cause of death.