A tragic incident was reported on Sunday evening when a 50-year-old man was discovered dead inside a parked Mahindra Thar at Peroor, near Karyavattom. The deceased has been identified as Rajeev, a native of Aniyoor. Police suspect that the prolonged period spent inside the sealed, air-conditioned vehicle may have led to his death, possibly due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Discovery of the Body
The incident came to light when a group of children arrived at the local ground to play and noticed a man lying motionless inside the vehicle. They alerted residents, who promptly informed the police. Officers reached the spot and broke open a window to gain entry. Rajeev was found dead inside the SUV.
Timeline of Events
According to police, the vehicle had been parked at the ground since Saturday evening. Children who regularly play there told investigators that Rajeev had spoken to them on Saturday before they left. When they returned on Sunday, they found him unresponsive inside the vehicle. Preliminary investigations indicate that Rajeev may have arrived on Saturday evening and remained inside the vehicle overnight.
Possible Cause of Death
Police suspect he may have fallen asleep with the air-conditioning running, which could have led to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. However, the exact cause of death can only be confirmed after the post-mortem examination. A police source stated, “The primary assessment suggests that Rajeev arrived at the Peroor ground on Saturday evening and interacted with children who were playing there. It appears he remained at the location after they left.”
Legal Proceedings
Kazhakoottam police have registered a case of unnatural death. The body has been shifted to the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram for autopsy. Further investigation is under way to determine the exact circumstances leading to the death.
