Tamil Nadu Sabarimala Pilgrim Drowns in Chengannur River Tragedy
Alappuzha: A Sabarimala pilgrim from Tamil Nadu, identified as V. Ganesan (48), tragically drowned in the River at Arattukadavu, Chengannur's Mithrapuzha, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 18, 2025 as per media reports. Ganesan was part of an eight-member group from Tamil Nadu visiting the region for the pilgrimage.
The incident occurred while Ganesan was bathing at the Arattukadavu. He reportedly slipped and fell into the river, and despite the efforts of his companions, he was swept away. After a search lasting approximately 45 minutes, his body was recovered from the same location, rushed to the Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
The body has been shifted to the Chengannur Taluk Hospital for further procedures.