KANNUR: The post-mortem report of one-and-a half year-old-baby whose body was found on Thayyil beach has been obtained. The baby went missing while he was sleeping with his father. The baby’s death has been confirmed of murder. The body of Viyan, son of Pranav and Saranya of Koduvally House in Thayyil, was found on the beach Monday morning.

The autopsy report mentioned the reason for death as the head injuries sustained. The body was dumped on the beach after killing him. The police have taken into custody the parents of the child in connection with the incident.

The complaint lodged to the city police by his father Pranav mentioned that the child was missing Monday morning at 6.20 am. There were family issues between the couple married three years ago. The couple slept late as the child was having fever Sunday night. She left the baby with Pranav and went inside to sleep. When Pranav woke up Monday morning, the child was missing. He immediately lodged a complaint with the city police.