Four-month-old baby found dead in well in Kannur

A four-month-old baby was found dead in a well in Pappinissery, Kannur district, Kerala, on March 17, 2025. This incident has raised concerns about possible foul play. The baby's parents, Akkammal and Muthu, are migrant laborers from Tamil Nadu. They reported that the infant was sleeping with them but went missing during the night. After searching, they discovered the baby’s body in the well near their home. The local police have begun an investigation to understand the events leading to the baby's death. They have conducted a preliminary inquiry and sent the body to Kannur District Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Authorities are continuing their investigations into the case.