KOZHIKODE: A former jawan died after his bike rammed on to a wall while returning after work. He has been identified as Dileep Kumar (40), son of Karunakaran and Savithri of Kizhakkoth in the district.

Dileep was working as a security in a private firm. Though the locals rushed him to Kozhikode Medical College, his life could not be saved. Dileep, who was in the Indian army for nearly 15 years, had served in Jammu Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and Goa. He retired from the army three years back. His body has been shifted to the medical college mortuary.

He leaves behind his wife Anju and children Aryan and Alia.