Thrissur: A 14-year-old boy, Mohammed Sinan, died after a Gypsy vehicle he was in lost control while drifting on Chamakkala Rajiv Road beach. The accident happened around 6 pm on Sunday while Sinan was playing on the beach.

The vehicle was being driven recklessly by Shajeer, a resident of Kaipamangalam. Sinan was crushed under the vehicle and suffered fatal head injuries. Two other children were also in the vehicle at the time.

Police said the drifting was carried out without following any safety regulations. The attempt reportedly took place after onlooking children expressed interest in joining, leading Shajeer to let Sinan and others participate.

Arrest and investigation

Shajeer has been taken into police custody and faces charges including culpable homicide. Police are collecting evidence and continuing their investigation into the incident.