Two Malayalees died in Riyadh

Two Malayalis died in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The deceased have been identified as Sujith Kuttivilayil (56) from Nooranad, Kayamkulam, and Prakashan (48) from Kurumathur, Karimbam, Kannur.

Sujith Kuttivilayil was active in the expatriate arts and cultural scene. He had been living in Riyadh for over 30 years and had been working at Fantastic Air Conditioning Company for the past two years. He held various leadership positions in the drama group Thattakam Riyadh and also served as the manager of its theater rehearsal camps. He was the son of the late Raghavan and Vedavalli. He is survived by his wife, Sheeba, and children, Sinsitha (residing in Britain) and Shrades (a Plus Two student). His body will be repatriated to Kerala.

Prakashan, a native of Kannur, passed away at King Saud Hospital in Shumaisi, Riyadh. He was admitted to the hospital after experiencing high blood pressure. He was working in Musahmiya, about 70 km from Riyadh, and fell ill at his residence. He is survived by his wife, T.K. Manjula, and children, Avani and Adith. His body will be repatriated this evening."