Kerala News Highlights: 10-year-old boy found dead in Wayanad
By Aishwarya Nair | First Published Feb 27, 2024, 8:10 AM ISTKerala News Highlights: 10-year-old boy found dead in Wayanad
4.14 PM: 10-year-old boy found dead in Wayanad
A 10-year-old boy was found hanging dead in Meppadi, Wayanad. The deceased was identified as Babylesh of Chempothara Colony, Meppadi. He was found hanging from the kitchen window of the house. Though he was brought to the government hospital in Kalpetta his life could not be saved. He is the son of Sunitha and Binu.
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