RAJAKKAD: Two people, including Rajakumari panchayat member, drowned in the Anayirankal reservoir. The deceased have been identified as Rajakumari panchayat member Manjakkuzhy Jason (45) and his friend Nadukkudi Biju (52).

The group of four people, including them, reached the Anayirankal reservoir at 4 pm on Monday. The group, who had gone to bathe near the dam, was discouraged by the dam security staff and sent back. Jason and Biju reached the opposite side of the dam after dropping the two people who were with them at the Pooppara, telling them that they were going to Tamil Nadu. It is believed that Jason was trying to save Biju, who accidentally fell into the water while trying to bathe here.

The deceased Jason's wife is Eby of Rajakkad. Children: Ajal (Plus One student), Angel (Class 7 student).
Biju's wife is Sumatha. Children: Krishna, Karthika. Biju's death came just as his daughter Krishna's engagement was scheduled for the 2nd of next month.