A three-year-old boy who was swept away by a strong current after falling into a stream at Poomangalam near Taliparamba on Sunday evening was found dead on Monday morning. The deceased was identified as Najuwan Ahmad, son of P.T.P Jafar of Koranpeedika, Pariyaram. The accident occurred near the Kodleri bridge at Poomangalam when the child had accompanied his relatives to the stream for washing clothes and bathing. He reportedly slipped into the water and was immediately swept away by the strong current.Local residents, along with personnel from the Fire and Rescue Services from Taliparamba, launched an extensive search operation soon after the incident was reported. The search continued through the night before the child’s body was recovered on Monday morning.The Taliparamba police conducted the inquest and completed the officials proceduers. The body was shifted to the Kannur Government Medical College Hospital, Pariyaram for further formalities. Published - July 06, 2026 04:30 pm IST