Grieving friends, classmates bid final goodbye
The New Indian Express Kottayam|December 14, 2024
THE tragedy unfolded before her eyes, leaving Ajna Sherin to face the bitter reality that her four closest friends will no longer be by her side. She must move on in life without them.
ABDUL NAZER M @Palakkad
Grieving friends, classmates bid final goodbye

The relief of the narrow escape from the accident at Panayampadam, near Kalladikode, notwithstanding, Ajna is in shock.

As she speaks, her tear-filled eyes rest on two items that now carry immense emotional weight: Ridha Fathima's writing pad and Nidha Fathima's umbrella, which they had handed to Ajna for safekeeping as their bags lacked space.

These now remain the only objects to remind her of lost friends. The grief was so overwhelming that Ajna kept away from paying her final respects on Friday.

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