THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ashwin Sajeev and K. Shikhil will be the recipients of bravery award given by Indian Council for Child Welfare. Ashwin is from Kottayam and Shikhil is a Malappuram native. They will receive the award from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 26.

Ashwin (10) had rescued a two year old kid who fell into water while cycling. He is the son of Kottayam natives Sajeev and Anila. Ashwin is a fourth standard student. Seventh standard student Ashwini is his sister.

Eight year old Shikhil had rescued a student who fell into river Chaliyar. He is the son of Malappuram natives Surendran and Beena. Shikhil is a ninth standard at Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School, Keezhparamb. He has an older brother, Shibin, who is a plus one student.