A man died while participating in a mock drill by the National Disaster Management Authority in Kerala's Pathanamthitta, police said.
The deceased, identified as Binu Soman (34), drowned in a river during his participation in the mock drill.
He died at around 8 pm in a private hospital in Thiruvalla.
The mock drill was conducted by NDRF, Fire Force and Revenue Department unitedly.
Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed condolence on his death.
( With inputs from ANI )
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