This video reports on the heartbreaking death of Muhammad Adam, a preschool student who drowned during a school trip to Jungle Park in Kizhakkambalam. Adam, who was staying at his maternal home in Thammanam for specialized speech therapy and schooling, was part of a group of 25 children accompanied by teachers. The tragedy occurred during lunchtime when a teacher momentarily let go of Adam’s hand to chase another child who had run off; in that brief period of diverted attention, Adam went missing. His absence was only noticed when the teachers conducted a headcount before boarding the bus to return, leading to a frantic search that ended when his body was discovered in a nearby water channel.
The incident has highlighted severe safety lapses, as the park was reportedly operating without a proper license or basic security measures like fencing and CCTV cameras. Local panchayat authorities have since issued a stop memo to the park, claiming they were unaware of its unauthorized operation on land only permitted for an open gym. As the community mourns, Adam’s father is traveling back from abroad to see his son one last time. The case has sparked outrage over the lack of supervision and the failure of both the school staff and the park management to ensure the safety of the children in their care.
