Indian Woman Dies After UAE Home Catches Fire During "Special Ritual"
An Indian origin woman died after a fire broke out in her apartment in the United Arab Emirates' Sharjah. The 46-year-old woman was reportedly performing a special ritual in her home in the Al Majaz 2 area of Sharjah when the fire erupted, according to authorities.
The incident happened around 10:45 (local time) on Thursday night, when a grocery shop owner in the same building saw a blaze rising from an apartment on the eighth floor of the 11-storey residential building, according to a report by Gulf News.
The grocer alerted the authorities. Civil Defence teams, police, and National Ambulance responded swiftly and were able to contain the blaze to a single flat, but were unable to save the woman. The woman's body was later transferred to the forensic laboratory for an autopsy.
Each floor in the building reportedly has 12 apartments, but only the dead woman's unit sustained fire damage, the Gulf News report said.
In a separate case, a 33-year-old woman from Kerala and her toddler were found dead in their apartment in Sharjah's Al Nahda neighbourhood. Per a Khaleej Times report, the woman, a native of Kollam, had moved to the UAE around two years ago with her husband.
But due to marital dispute, she was living separately with her daughter for the past few months. Their bodies were discovered on July 8.
Citing a forensic report, Gulf News reported that the child died from "airway obstruction, possibly by a pillow." The report confirmed that the woman had died by suicide, and she was found hanging in the apartment by emergency responders.
Per a Khaleej Times report, a handwritten note in Malayalam -- believed to have been written by the dead woman-- was found in the house that contains details suggesting emotional distress and allegations of abuse.
Al Buhairah Police Station is investigating the incident.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
13 minutes ago
- News18
Nimisha Priya Case: Inside Yemen's Grim Execution Methods
Indian-origin nurse Nimisha Priya is scheduled to be executed in Yemen on July 16 for the 2017 murder of her business partner Talal Abdo Mahdi Indian-origin nurse Nimisha Priya is scheduled to be executed in Yemen on July 16, after being convicted in a 2017 murder case involving a Yemeni citizen. Priya, a nurse from Kerala, was found guilty of killing her business partner Talal Abdo Mahdi and attempting to dispose of his body. Efforts by her family and supporters to secure her release through payment of 'blood money', a legal provision under Yemeni law, have so far not succeeded. The case has drawn concern in India, where appeals have been made for diplomatic intervention. While Yemen's legal system allows for the family of the victim to pardon the convict in exchange for compensation, there has been no indication of that happening in Priya's case. According to reports, the victim's family has refused to accept any settlement. Priya was accused of sedating Mahdi, causing his death, and later attempting to hide his remains. She has maintained that the act was not premeditated and occurred under distress. The trial took place in a part of Yemen currently under the control of the Houthi administration, which has implemented a stricter interpretation of Islamic law. How Executions Are Carried Out In Yemen Yemen's death penalty laws allow for several methods of execution, including shooting by firing squad, stoning, and beheading. The firing squad remains the most commonly used method in recent years, particularly in areas controlled by the Houthis. Unlike India, where hanging is the standard method, executions in Yemen tend to follow religious procedures, often with the convict given time to pray or read religious texts before being blindfolded and taken to the execution site. Yemen has seen a rise in executions, especially in the north where Houthi forces hold sway. Since seizing control of the capital Sanaa in 2014, the Houthis have expanded the use of capital punishment not just for violent crimes but also for what they define as moral and political offences. Critics say the judicial system in Houthi-held areas often fails to meet international standards, and death sentences are frequently handed down following flawed investigations and inadequate defence. Capital punishment in Yemen is legal for a wide range of crimes including murder, rape, terrorism, espionage, apostasy, and adultery. In some past instances, even minors have faced death sentences, drawing criticism from UN bodies and human rights organisations. Legal Options And Clemency Under Yemeni law, the President retains the authority to commute or pardon death sentences. However, the fragmented nature of governance in Yemen complicates this. While the internationally recognised government based in the south still holds formal political legitimacy, the Houthi administration exercises de facto power in large parts of the country, including the area where Priya was tried and convicted. Unless there is a last-minute intervention or a change of heart from the victim's family, the execution is expected to go ahead as scheduled. Indian authorities have so far not confirmed whether further diplomatic or humanitarian efforts are underway. As of now, Nimisha Priya's legal options appear to be exhausted. Civil society groups in India continue to petition for government intervention and humanitarian relief, arguing that she did not receive a fair trial and that mitigating circumstances were not fully considered. view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 12:09 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
27 minutes ago
- News18
Biker Slaps And Kicks Car Driver, Then Barely Escapes Being Run Over
The matter escalated when the Brezza car driver slightly reversed his car and then moved forward to hit the biker. A video showing a violent fight between a motorcyclist and a car driver has gained widespread attention on social media. The clip, shared on X, captures a shocking moment of road rage that reportedly took place in Haryana. It unfolded in a narrow lane and has left social media users stunned. The clip shows a man about to ride away on his bike when a white Brezza car drives up and stops right next to him. The footage doesn't have audio but it shows the biker speaking to the person inside the car. What happens next quickly escalates. The Brezza then reverses slightly then suddenly moves forward to hit the biker. The impact tilts the bike and the biker struggles to get it upright. He soon steps off the bike and walks towards the car. The driver opens the door and steps out as well. At first, it seemed to be a heated argument. But things take an ugly turn as the biker pushes the car driver. Then he starts hitting him. He slaps him multiple times, throws punches, grabs him by the collar and pushes him hard enough to make him fall to the ground. Even while the car driver is on the ground, the biker does not stop. He continues to attack him. He kicks him and is visibly shouting, though no voice can be heard, his aggressive gestures make it clear. Onlookers are seen watching the entire scene unfold but no one steps in to stop it. After a while, the car driver manages to stand up and gets back into his vehicle. But instead of leaving, he drives forward again and this time, he aims at the biker. The biker manages to narrowly dodge the moving car. But his two-wheeler, still lying on the road, gets repeatedly hit by the Brezza as the driver smashes into it again and again before the clip cuts off. The video was shared with the caption, 'Road-Rage Kalesh b/w Brezza Car Driver and Bike guy over Car hits the bike, Haryana." The footage gained significant attention online and triggered a wide range of reactions in the comment section. One user remarked, 'What a turn of an event! Kalesh of the month." Another added, 'I didn't expect the climax," while someone pointed out, 'Road rage in India is very common. Everybody has fragile egos." 'If that Brezza guy can't fight, why the hell did he start one?" a person said. An individual remarked, 'A very normal day on Indian roads! 'Don't understand what kind of hurry these people are in, the car could've stopped for a min for the bike to move & it'd not have changed anything but the driver decided to show that he's mighty & right just to stroke his ego and got his a beaten in one-on-one combat," read another comment. Earlier, a similar case of road rage had surfaced from Bengaluru where a Swiggy delivery executive was attacked by three unidentified men at a traffic signal near Modi Hospital Junction late at night. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
29 minutes ago
- Mint
'Khane ke liye hi toh...': Employee's blunt reply to boss denying lunch break goes viral
A Reddit post detailing an Indian employee's sharp comeback to a manager who denied him a lunch break has gone viral, sparking conversations around toxic work culture, managerial ego, and employee rights. The post, titled 'Stopped from having lunch break', claims the incident happened to a friend of the user who works at a mid-sized company. According to the post, the employee was headed for his regular lunch break when his manager insisted he finish his tasks first. Hungry and frustrated, the employee is said to have responded bluntly: 'Khane ke liye hi toh kama raha hoon, aur yahan aap mujhe khana khane se hi rok rahe ho' (I work to be able to eat, and here you are stopping me from doing even that). He then proceeded to take his lunch break as scheduled. The post further mentions that after the incident, the manager began ignoring the employee — a reaction many on Reddit have called petty and indicative of deeper issues within workplace hierarchies. The viral post has struck a chord with many online, with users sharing similar experiences and calling out power dynamics in Indian offices. Some praised the employee for standing up for himself, while others highlighted the importance of basic breaks in any work environment. A user wrote, "I know he might believe he was wrong but he is actually gonna save lot of people with this simple act. Now onwards that manager would think thrice before saying same thing to any person." Another user wrote, 'If the manager is human enough then he'll reflect on his actions and just apologise. Otherwise if he's scum then he will create problems for him.' "Calling someone in middle of lunch, and then asking, to complete work is cruel man," the third user wrote. "Your friend is a brave man. Few years ago, I was in a similar situation. I still regret not being able to stand up for myself and letting my manager treat me like shit," the fourth user commented. "Your friend said nothing wrong," the fifth user wrote on Reddit.
