Kasargod: In a tragic incident a 12-year-old boy drowned in river Payaswini, near Poinachi on Monday, December 26.

The deceased has been identified as K Adarsh, son of U A Kumar and a resident of Mahippadi.

Adarsh, a class 6 student, had reportedly gone to attend a house warming ceremony of a relative in Poinachi town. Upon hearing his cries, people rushed to save him from drowning. However their efforts went in vain. Adarsh was later rushed to hospital.

His body has been kept in Kasargod general hospital mortuary. A post mortem will be conducted on Tuesday, December 27 whereafter his body will be handed over to the family members.