A Kerala geologist who died in a tunnel accident in Sikkim is cremated in Kottayam, according to reports. The funeral takes place on Saturday evening after members of the public pay their last respects. The available accounts describe the death as occurring during the tunnel incident in Sikkim and note that the geologist’s final rites are completed in Kerala. While the reports focus on the cremation and public attendance at the funeral, they do not add further detail on the cause of the accident, the circumstances around the collapse, or any official findings. The Hindu and Times of India both refer to the same event and settlement of the geologist’s funeral in Kottayam, and both characterize the ceremony as being held following a period in which the public could pay respects. No conflicting information is reported in the two sources provided.