KANNUR: The body of a toddler, who went missing from his home, was found lying near a beach in Kannur. It was Viyaan, the one-and-half-year-old son of Kannur natives Saranya and Pranav, who was found dead near the Thayyil beach on Monday.

According to Pranav, a complaint was filed at the police station after Viyaan went missing on Monday. He added that the child was made to sleep in his bedroom the previous night. However, on waking up he discovered that Viyaan had gone missing. Based on the complaint, the police conducted a search for the child and the body was later found lying between the rocks near the Thayyil beach.

Meanwhile, a relative, named Sijith, has suspected foul play regarding the death of the child. According to him, the child was in Pranav's room till the morning. He also stated that Pranav had not opened the doors on Monday morning. Following this, the police have begun questioning many including the child's parents.