Sharjah Woman Death: Husband Faces Dowry, Physical Abuse Charges In India

A case has been registered in India against the husband of 30-year-old Athulya Shekhar, who was found dead in her apartment near Rolla Park in Sharjah on July 19.

The complaint, filed by her parents, includes charges of physical abuse, and dowry-related offences, according to social worker Abdullah Kamampalam. An investigation is currently underway.

Kamampalam, who is assisting the family with the repatriation of the body and legal procedures, said the process is ongoing and Athulya's body will be flown to her hometown in Kerala either today or tomorrow.

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Athulya had been living in Sharjah for the past two years and was set to begin her first job at a company in a nearby mall. Just a day earlier, she had celebrated her birthday with her sister, sharing sweets and expressing excitement about the new opportunity.

She is survived by her husband and their 10-year-old daughter, who lives in India with her grandparents. Her father, a former Gulf expat, now works as an autorickshaw driver in Kerala.

In a statement to Khaleej Times, the Indian Consulate said,“We express our sincere condolences to the family of Athulya Shekhar. Our team is in touch with the family and Sharjah authorities. We are extending all the possible help."

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