A 48-year-old man died in an alleged fire incident, while his minor daughter sustained severe burn injuries, at Narikkuni in Kozhikode, on Friday (May 15, 2026).

The deceased was identified as Dinesh Kumar. His nine-year-old daughter, who suffered serious injuries, has been admitted to the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital.

According to the Koduvally police, Dinesh is suspected to have died by suicide.

(Suicide Prevention Helpline: Disha - 1056, 0471-2552056).