The caravan, which belongs to a resident of Eramangalam, was returning to Ponnani after taking guests to a wedding in Thalassery. Manoj, a driver of a caravan tourism company in Ponnani, and Joel, an employee of the same company, were found in different places inside the vehicle. Manoj was found on the steps of the trailer, while Joel was found inside. The DySP in the area said there was no immediate evidence of foul play and nothing suspicious was found at the scene. However, it remains unclear whether carbon monoxide poisoning played a role in these deaths. Forensic teams, fingerprint experts and a dog team were deployed to thoroughly examine the vehicle.

“We cannot confirm the cause of death until the autopsy is completed. The investigation is ongoing and we are looking at all possible angles,” the DySP said. The owner of the caravan has been contacted but is unaware of the incident. Authorities are also investigating whether the two men had contact with other people before the incident.

The bodies of Manoj and Joel will be sent for post-mortem, after which they will be handed over to their families. Authorities are continuing their investigations to determine the exact cause of death and whether external factors contributed to the tragedy.

As the investigation progresses, more details are expected to emerge regarding the circumstances surrounding these deaths.