NEYYATTINKARA: In a tragic incident, a one and a half-year-old child drowned in the Neyyar river. The incident took place at around 11 am on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Anamika, the daughter of Palakkadavu native Sajin and Athira.

The child went missing while she was playing in front of the house. Though a search was conducted with the help of locals, she was not found anywhere. Following this, the family informed Neyyattinkara police and the Fire force. Upon searching, the child was rescued from the Neyyar river. Though she was rushed to the hospital, she could not be saved.