Summary:
Many people had gathered to attend a swimming class conducted by trainer Saji Vaalasseril. Blind by birth, Manoj was getting ready to swim across Periyar river from Advaita Ashram to Aluva Manappuram. Everyone needs to study swimming so that such fatalities can be avoided. His trainer Saji, who has been training people for free in the last 11 years said he was so proud of Manoj's achievement. Parents should always encourage their children to study swimming,' he said..