Father Melwin Abraham Pallithazhath, a Keralite priest died in a road accident in Uttarakhand on 19 January. The accident occurred while the priest was returning to give helping aid to victims of landslides in Joshimath. His vehicle fell to a depth of 500 feet.
Father Meliwin was serving in Bijnore Diocese, in Uttar Pradesh and he belongs to St. Antony’s Church, Chakkittappara, Diocese of Thamaracherry.