Indian expat woman, daughter found dead at Sharjah residential building
Sharjah Police confirm investigation into suicide of Kerala expats' deaths in UAE
Sharjah: An Indian expat woman and her young daughter were found dead at a residential building in Sharjah, according to reports in Malayalam media.
Several Malayalam news outlets on Saturday reported that the 35-year-old woman and her five-year-old daughter were found dead at an apartment building in Al Nahda on Wednesday morning.
Sharjah Police confirmed to Gulf News that they registered the case as suicide. The case is with the Public Prosecution for further investigation, police added.
Families nearby
According to Malayala Manorama, the woman operated an online business. The report added that her sister's family lived in a neighbouring apartment, while her father-in-law and her brother-in-law's family are also residents of the UAE.
Gulf News is withholding the identities and photographs of the deceased at this time, pending the family's consent.
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Previous cases
In recent years, similar cases involving Indian expat women in the UAE had drawn public attention and renewed concern within the community.
In one such case, another Kerala expat woman was reported to have died along with her young child. The incident intensified discussions within the expatriate community about family conflict, mental health pressures and access to timely support for those in distress.
In another case, Athulya was found dead in circumstances that triggered allegations of domestic abuse, prompting renewed calls for stronger protection mechanisms and earlier intervention for vulnerable expatriates.
Following such incidents in Sharjah, the Indian Association Sharjah launched the ‘RISE campaign,’ aimed at raising awareness about domestic safety, mental health support, and early intervention, while encouraging expatriates to seek help and access community support resources.
