Thrissur: A Plus-2 student from Anthikad here died on Friday after being stung by a wasp. 

The deceased is identified as Anandhu Krishna (17), son of Thambankadavu Muraleedharan and Mini Muraleedharan, former Vice President of Thalikulam Block. He is a student at the National Higher Secondary School in Engandiyur.

The family lives in a rented house in Mangattukara. The wasp attack took place on Thursday evening when the youth went to clean a water tank. 

Though he was rushed to the Mother Hospital in Olari, he succumbed to the injuries sustained in the wasp attack.