THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Seven years after the shocking incident, Karikkakom accident survivor Irfan (12) passed away. Irfan was severely injured on his head and he had lost his memory and was also not able to move after the accident. Irfan was the child of Shajahan and Sajini.

Infection and respiratory issues are the main causes for Irfan’s demise. He passed away by 9 a.m. at a private hospital on Monday. He was hospitalized for the past one week. His body was buried at Pettah Juma Masjid by 3 p.m. Irfan has a two month old sister, Iniya.

The school van in which Irfan and friends were travelling fell into Parvathi Puthanar on 2011 February 17. Seven people including six children and an ayah had lost their lives in the accident. The van had lost its control after hitting a stone. Rescue operation got delayed as Parvathy Puthanar was filled with algal bloom. After diagnosing Irfan, doctors said that he’ll only live for 12 hours. But Irfan fought with his situation for seven years. There were signs of improvement in Irfan after he was treated at Vellore Medical College. The government and people supported him in every way possible.