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Video: Body of woman found dead in Sharjah taken to Kerala hometown for final rites
The mortal remains of Vipanchika Maniyan, the 31-year-old Indian woman who was found dead in Sharjah a day after taking the life of her one-year-and-five-month-old daughter, have been taken to her hometown in Kerala, ANI reported on Wednesday, July 23. Vipanchika, who hailed from Kundara in Kollam, was taken back to her hometown for final rites after her postmortem was completed at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, a day after the body was flown from Dubai on Tuesday, July 22. Her mother had arrived in Dubai to take her daughter's final remains back home, accompanied by Vipanchika's brother, who resides in the UAE. Meanwhile, her daughter was laid to rest at the Sonapur New Cemetery in Dubai, according to a social worker. The tragic incident took place on July 10, when authorities discovered the bodies of the 31-year-old and her daughter inside their Sharjah apartment, alongside a handwritten note. According to social workers, Vipanchika had been in a strained marriage with her husband, Nidheesh Valiyaveettil, against whom her family has now filed a case of dowry harassment in India. The two were reported to have been living separately since some time and a "legal case had also been filed by the husband through a lawyer, and a notice had been sent to the woman", said a social worker. The heartbreaking incident had just created unrest within the UAE community, when a little than a week later, another body of an Indian woman was found in her Sharjah apartment on July 19. Thirty year old Athulya Shekhar had celebrated her birthday the previous day with her sister and was set to start a new job soon. Her family has also filed a case against her husband, who found her body, with charges including abetment of suicide, physical abuse, dowry-related offences, and cruelty, according to Indian media and social workers. After the tragic deaths, mental health experts and social workers are calling for urgent awareness about the emotional impact of domestic violence and the critical need for timely mental health support.
Khaleej Times
22-07-2025
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UAE: Two women found dead in Sharjah in under 2 weeks; what we know so far
Two deaths within just over a week in Sharjah have raised concerns about domestic abuse, mental health struggles, and the silent suffering of some women far from their homes. Both victims, Indian women from Kerala, were found dead in their apartments while they were alone. The families of both women have registered complaints of dowry harassment, abuse and family dispute with the police. Mum, child found dead on July 10 The first heartbreaking incident occurred on July 10, when authorities discovered the bodies of a 31-year-old Indian woman from Kollam, Kerala, and her one-year-and-five-month-old daughter inside their Sharjah apartment. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The woman, who moved to the UAE a few years ago with her husband was reportedly living separately from him since several months due to abuse and ongoing family disputes. According to social workers familiar with the case, the couple's relationship had been strained, with frequent arguments and disagreements over family matters. A suicide note was recovered from the apartment of the deceased, indicating the woman faced mental abuse and physical abuse by her husband. While investigations are still ongoing, social workers described the case as an outcome of unresolved domestic tensions and mental distress. 'The couple was not happy, and the woman was living apart from her husband,' said social worker Abdullah Kamampalam, a member of Indian Association Sharjah, who has been assisting the families involved in both cases. 'We urge families facing similar issues to seek counseling and support before situations escalate.' Athulya Shekhar passes on July 19 Just nine days after the mother and child tragedy, the body of 30-year-old Indian woman Athulya Shekhar was found in her Sharjah apartment near Rolla Park on July 19. Athulya had been living in Sharjah for the past two years and was due to start a new job at a company in a nearby mall soon. She was found dead. Athulya had celebrated her birthday the previous day with her sister, sharing sweets and expressing excitement about her new opportunity. After the incident, Athulya's parents have filed a case against her husband, Sateesh, in India. According to Kamampalam and Indian media sources, the charges registered include murder, physical abuse, dowry-related offences, and cruelty, as well as the Dowry Prohibition Act. 'A lookout notice has been issued against Sateesh, which means he will be taken into custody as soon as he lands in India,' said Kamampalam. The forensic report is expected to have more details and is being awaited. Meanwhile, arrangements are underway to repatriate Athulya's body to her hometown in Kerala. Legal action In both cases, legal proceedings have been initiated against the husbands. In the first case involving the mother and child, the in laws filed in Kerala and a case has been registered. In the second case, Athulya Shekhar's parents have filed multiple charges against her husband, Sateesh, in India. These charges include murder, physical abuse, cruelty, and dowry-related offences and the Dowry Prohibition Act. A lookout notice has been issued against Sateesh to ensure his arrest upon arrival in India.
Khaleej Times
15-07-2025
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Sharjah woman death: Dowry case filed against husband in India
Days after the alleged suicide of a woman after killing her infant daughter in Sharjah, a case has been registered at the Kundara Police Station in Kerala against Nidheesh Valiyaveettil, her husband, and his family. According to The New Indian Express, the husband is a native of Kottayam in Kerala, and his family has been booked for dowry harassment. Indian media reports said the action follows a complaint filed by the victim's mother, Shailaja, who alleged that her daughter faced dowry harassment, as well as racial and mental abuse, over the last few years. The woman and her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter were found dead in their apartment in Sharjah on July 8. 'The family claims the mental and physical abuse increased after the birth of the child and pushed her daughter to take the extreme step,' TNIE reported.
