His two-wheeler was hit by a lorry near the court on the Mattannur-Irrity road.
Published Jun 26, 2025 | 11:04 AM ⚊ Updated Jun 26, 2025 | 11:04 AM
Senior journalist Ragesh Kayalur. (Supplied)
Ragesh Kayalur (51), a senior journalist with the Deshabhimani daily’s Kannur bureau, passed away on Tuesday, 24 June, after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident.
A native of Chavassery in Mattanur, Ragesh met with the accident late on Sunday, 22 June night while returning home after work. His two-wheeler was hit by a lorry near the court on the Mattannur-Irrity road.
He was initially admitted to AKG Hospital in Kannur and later shifted to Chala MIMS Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery on Monday, 23 June morning.
Despite the medical team’s efforts, his life could not be saved. Ragesh began his career with Deshabhimani in 2008 as a proofreader and later worked at the Kasaragod bureau.
He was also a member of the personal staff of former Industries Minister EP Jayarajan.
Ragesh is survived by his wife Jisha and children Sreenanda Ragesh and Suryatej.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) State Secretary MV Govindan condoled his demise.
