Keralite returning to Kuwait after father's funeral dies in Saudi accident

Riyas, a native of Thiruthiyad near Vazhayur in Malappuram, died in an accident 300 km from Mecca after attending his father's funeral.
Riyas and his family were heading to Kuwait, where he worked, when he accident happened. His wife and children were injured in the mishap.

Riyas' father Mannikadavath Muhammed (74) died a few days ago during the Haj pilgrimage. He had left for the pilgrimage from Kozhikode with his wife. However, Muhammed was declared missing during the pilgrimage and the Mecca Police launched a search on June 22. A few days ago, the embassy was notified about Muhammed's passing.

Riyas and his brother Salman had been in Saudi Arabia since late June in search of their father. The funeral of Muhammed, who retired as a teacher from Kozhikode, was held at Mecca on Wednesday.