NEW DELHI: NK Pavithran (58), a native of Kasaragod's Thrikaripur and SI of Delhi Police, died in a car accident. The accident took place on Saturday at the underpass near Pragati Maidan. In 2016, Pavithran was honoured with the police medal for meritorious service. He lived in 112 flat of Patpatganj Aashirwad Apartment .

He was the son of late K Kunjambu and Devaki in Thrikaripur's Nadakavu in Kasaragod. His son is Kashish. Today, a public viewing will be held at his residence at Thrikaripur's Nadakavu, and cremation will be held at the Udinur crematorium. The body is being brought home under the leadership of Kairali Welfare and Cultural Society, an organization of Malayalis in Delhi Police.