# Wayanad landslide survivor Shruthi marries colleague at Guruvayur temple

2026-11-07T05:41:09+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

S Shruthi, who lost nine family members in the 2024 Wayanad landslide and later her fiancé in a road accident, married her colleague Sandeep at the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Sandeep, a native of Mananthavady, works at the Wayanad Collectorate. Former minister K Rajan attended the wedding. Shruthi told reporters she was happy that Sandeep accepted her knowing her past. Rajan said he was glad to be part of the moment. Shruthi had been appointed as a clerk in the Revenue Department after her hardships. Update, 7 November 2026: Onmanorama, Deccan Herald and Hindustan Times report that S Shruthi married Sandeep at the Guruvayur temple on Saturday, 7 November 2026, with former minister K Rajan attending. The new sources add that Shruthi lost Rs 4 lakh in cash and 15 sovereigns of gold in the landslide, and that she was an accountant before her appointment. Shruthi said she was happy Sandeep accepted her knowing her past.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three outlets report the same facts: Shruthi married Sandeep at the Guruvayur temple, former minister K Rajan attended, and she expressed happiness. Onmanorama and Hindustan Times provide additional details on her financial losses, including Rs 4 lakh in cash and 15 sovereigns of gold, as well as the timeline of her engagement and Jenson's accident. Deccan Herald focuses on her government job appointment. The coverage is uniform straight reporting with no discernible editorial slant, differing only in the level of background detail included. The story ends on a personal note: Shruthi's prayer for a happy life together.

## Coverage

Coverage: 3 sources, 3 neutral
- onmanorama.com (neutral report) <https://www.onmanorama.com/kerala/top-news/2026/11/07/wayanad-landslide-survivor-shruthi-marries-sandeep-at-guruvayur-temple.html>
  Straight narrative with background on her tragedies
- deccanherald.com (neutral report) <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/keralam/wayanad-landslide-survivor-shruthi-begins-new-chapter-ties-knot-at-guruvayur-temple-4210919>
  Focuses on her job appointment and Rajan's role
- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/woman-who-lost-9-family-members-in-wayanad-landslide-begins-new-chapter-gets-married-101794033364497.html>
  Adds financial loss details and engagement timeline

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.

Tags: Guruvayur, K Rajan, Sandeep, Shruthi, Wayanad
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