A 16-year-old boy died after reportedly falling from a moving private bus in Chellanam on Saturday evening (June 14).
In a video of the incident, Pavan Sumod, 16, a resident of Chellanam, is seen falling from the bus around 7 p.m. near the Malakhapady bus stop. The Kannamaly police have registered a case for causing death by negligence against the bus driver, as the vehicle was reportedly being driven rashly, and the rear door was left open.
The police are investigating whether the boy jumped from the bus or accidentally fell while standing on the footboard, where he was last seen.
Published – June 15, 2025 10:06 pm IST