Kasargod: The deceased has been identified as Sanoop, 15, son of Dhanesh of Anakadi in Kodakkad, within the jurisdiction of the Chimeni police station.
Sanoop was a Class 10 student at Thimiri Kuttammathu Government Higher Secondary School. He had gone to attend an Onam programme on Thursday night when the tragic incident occurred.
Boy fell into uncovered well
According to the available details, Sanoop went outside the Onam programme venue with his classmates.
While he was outside, he accidentally fell into an uncovered well located nearby.
The incident caused panic among those present at the programme. Police and fire and rescue personnel were alerted and reached the spot soon after.
Rescue operation launched
Police and fire and rescue personnel carried out a rescue operation and pulled Sanoop out of the well.
He was immediately taken to MIMS Hospital in Kannur for medical treatment.
Despite efforts to save him, his condition remained critical.
Sanoop succumbed to his injuries on Friday evening, turning the festive occasion into a tragedy for his family, classmates and local community.
Student was attending Onam celebrations
Sanoop had been attending an Onam programme with his classmates when the incident occurred.
The accident has raised concerns about safety around public spaces and event venues, particularly when celebrations are held near potentially dangerous or unsecured structures.
An uncovered well located close to a gathering area can pose a serious risk, especially at night when visibility is limited.
Tragedy shocks local community
The death of the Class 10 student has left his family, friends and school community grieving.
The incident occurred during a period when Onam celebrations were being held across Kerala, making the tragedy particularly distressing for those who were present at the programme.
Sanoop’s classmates witnessed the incident and were reportedly with him shortly before he fell into the well.
Need for safety around celebration venues
The incident also highlights the importance of checking the surroundings of venues where public and community programmes are organised.
Open wells, construction areas, water bodies and other hazardous locations can pose significant risks when large numbers of people, particularly children, gather for celebrations.
Adequate barriers, lighting and warnings can help prevent accidental falls.
Police and rescue teams responded
The Chimeni police and fire and rescue personnel responded after receiving information about the accident.
Their prompt arrival enabled the boy to be rescued from the well and shifted for emergency medical treatment.
However, the injuries sustained in the fall proved fatal.
School community mourns
Sanoop was studying in Class 10 at Thimiri Kuttammathu Government Higher Secondary School.
His death has come as a shock to the school community, particularly his classmates and teachers.
The loss of a young student during the festive season has added to the grief surrounding the incident.
Conclusion
A 15-year-old Class 10 student died after accidentally falling into an uncovered well during an Onam programme at Chimeni near Kanhangad. Sanoop was attending the event with his classmates when he fell into the nearby well on Thursday night.
Police and fire and rescue personnel rescued him and shifted him to MIMS Hospital in Kannur. However, he succumbed to his injuries on Friday evening.
The tragic incident highlights the need for greater safety measures around public celebration venues, particularly where uncovered wells or other hazardous structures are located nearby.