Woman found dead in river near Payyannur

A 24-year-old woman was found dead in a river near Payyannur on Tuesday (October 13). The deceased was a native of Edat who worked in a mall in Payyanur.

The body was found near Thanal Eco Park in Perumba around 11.15am on Tuesday after a search was carried out by the Payyannur Fire and Rescue Department with the help of a diving team.

The woman went missing after reportedly visiting a counseling center on Monday (October 12). When she did not return home at night, her relatives lodged a complaint with the Payyannur police.

(Help to overcome suicidal thoughts is available from State Health Helpline 104, Sneha Maithri Suicide Prevention Center – 0484-2540530, Thanal Suicide Prevention Center – 0495-2760000 and DISHA- 1056)

Published – 13 Oct 2026 21:25 IST