Decomposed body found in house collapsed in heavy rains

KANNUR: Rescue operators while examining a house collapsed in the heavy rains found a decomposed body. The body was that of Roopa (70) residing in Praful Nivas near U P School at Korjan in Kakkad. Her sister Prafulla, mentally challenged person was found exhausted and was alone in the house. The fire and rescue team rescued her. She was taken to the district hospital and later to Athani orphanage in Kannur city.

The house collapsed on Friday evening in the heavy rains and winds. The locals sought the help of the fire and rescue team on suspicion of people in the house. In a search conducted by the fire and rescue team and the locals, the decomposed body was found. Roopa was an employee of Kannur spinning mill. Police said the body was months old.