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Kerala panchayat official dies after being struck by train
Ahmed Kutty, who headed the welfare standing committee of Kuttippuram panchayat in Malappuram district, was killed in the incident. The circumstances surrounding the accident are still being investigated by authorities.
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A senior panchayat official in Kerala's Malappuram district was killed after being struck by a train on Wednesday. Ahmed Kutty, chairman of the welfare standing committee at Kuttippuram panchayat, was pronounced dead at the scene following the accident.
The incident occurred near the railway track in the panchayat area, with initial reports suggesting Kutty was crossing the tracks when the train approached. Local residents discovered the body and immediately alerted railway and police officials.
Kutty had been serving as chairman of the welfare standing committee, playing a key role in overseeing social welfare initiatives at the grassroots level. His death has prompted shock among panchayat members and residents of the area.
Railway police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident. Preliminary indications suggest it may have been a tragic mishap, though authorities are examining all aspects of the incident.