KOCHI: Naveen (19) from Thannipara Kavunkal house in Kampammett was found dead at Bostel school, Kakkanad. Naveen, who had left during a movie screening for inmates of the school to urinate, was found hanging in the toilet around 1:45 am. Despite being rushed to Ernakulam Medical College Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. Naveen had been in remand from October to January 2023 in connection with a POCSO case registered by Idukki Kampammett police.

The accused, out on bail, was rearrested in a subsequent rape case and placed in Bostel School. Bostel School houses offenders aged between 18 and 21. The body is currently at Ernakulam Medical College and will be released to relatives after this morning's post-mortem examination.