Indian woman and infant found dead in Sharjah apartment, police open probe

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

In a heartbreaking incident, an Indian woman and her one-and-a-half-year-old baby were found dead in their apartment in Sharjah’s Al Nahda area on Tuesday afternoon.

Authorities have identified the deceased an Indian expat living in the emirate with her baby.

The woman was employed in the HR department of a private firm in Dubai, while her husband works as a facilities engineer in the city. The couple had reportedly been living apart due to ongoing marital issues.

According to authorities, woman allegedly hanged her baby before taking her own life using the same rope. A doctor who examined the scene noted clear marks on her neck consistent with hanging.

Indian media said that family members have raised serious concerns, alleging that woman had been facing emotional abuse related to dowry and was under pressure from her husband to agree to a divorce.

Sources close to the family claim that she had shared her distress with her mother and domestic help, expressing a fear of going through with the separation.

Emergency responders arrived promptly after receiving an alert, and both bodies were transferred to Al Qasimi Hospital before being moved to the forensic lab for post-mortem examinations.

The family has called for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Sharjah’s Al Buhairah Police have launched an investigation into the deaths.