Body of woman who jumped into Kerala river with child found; search on for child

A woman identified as MV Reema (30) from Vayalapra died after jumping into the river with her three-year-old son.

Published Jul 20, 2025 | 11:14 AMUpdated Jul 20, 2025 | 11:14 AM

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In a tragic incident at Chemballikundu near Vengara in the Kannur district of Kerala on Sunday, 20 July, a woman identified as MV Reema (30) from Vayalapra died after jumping into the river with her three-year-old son.

The child is still missing, and search efforts by the Fire Force personnel and a scuba team are ongoing.

The incident occurred around 12.45 am on Sunday. Further details are awaited.

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