However, Vidyadharan was swept away by the strong current. The autorickshaw also sank into the canal.Search operations began soon after the accident, with fire personnel and local residents conducting searches until around 11 p.m.
However, the operation was suspended due to darkness and poor visibility. It resumed at around 6 a.m. on Monday.Scuba diving teams have been divided into two groups and are searching the canal and its adjoining waterways.
Despite extending several kilometres downstream, the search operation has remained futile thus far. Fire force officials suspect that Vidyadharan may have been carried away by the current towards the Vamanapuram river.
Published - November 02, 2026 10:21 pm IST