PUNALUR: A fourth grader died after a shawl got entangled around his neck while playing at his ancestoral house. The deceased has been identified as Abhi (9), son of Sunil and Rajnu and a student of Aryankavu Govt LP School.

The accident happened around 10.30 am on Saturday. At the time, the parents were nearby at the construction of their new house. The mother returned and found her son with a shawl around his neck. Hearing the noise, the locals rushed the child to Punalur Govt. Taluk Hospital but his life could not be saved. After post-mortem, the body was sent to Paripally Medical College Hospital Mortuary. Brother: Adijith.