Social media influencer Junaid killed in accident

MALAPPURAM: Renowned social media influencer Junaid (32) was killed in an accident in Malappuram. The incident occurred when his motorcycle crashed into a sand mound at the Marathani bend in Karakkunnu, Manjeri, causing him to lose control and fall. The accident occurred at around 5:20 pm today. Bus workers were the first to spot Junaid, who was lying on the roadside in a pool of blood. He sustained injuries to the back of his head. Although Junaid was rushed to the Manjeri Medical College Hospital, his life could not be saved. Junaid was on his way from Manjeri towards Vazhikkadavu.

On March 1, Junaid was arrested by the Malappuram police in a case where he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman he had met through Instagram, after promising to marry her.