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Karnataka Man Murdered in Sharjah; Body Dismembered, Wife and Son Missing
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Core Event
Alwin Prakash Kunder, a 38-year-old employee of Sharjah Airport, was allegedly murdered in July 2026 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. According to his brother Anil Prashanth Kunder, the victim’s body was later discovered inside the boot of a Toyota abandoned on a road toward Oman, cut into nine pieces and packed into two bags. The motive and perpetrators have not been established.
Background & Context
Alwin, a native of Kundapur in Karnataka’s Udupi district, had worked at Sharjah Airport for roughly 14 years. He lived in the UAE with his wife, Tina Kunder, and their teenage son. The family last saw Alwin when he returned to Sharjah after a December visit to his hometown.
Timeline
- July 20 – Anil called Alwin; the call went unanswered and a text stating “I am fine” was received.
- Late July (around 26) – The family was told the wife and son might have traveled to India, though this was not confirmed.
- August 12 – One source reported the dismembered body was found in the car’s boot on the route toward Oman.
- August 22 – Another source reported the same discovery on this later date.
- Following the discovery – A missing-person complaint was filed in Sharjah; the brother met the Udupi Superintendent of Police to seek action and requested information from Sharjah authorities.
Data & Statistics
- Victim age: 38
- Employment tenure: ?14 years at Sharjah Airport
- Body condition: nine pieces, placed in two bags
- Vehicle: Toyota found abandoned on a road toward Oman
Official Statements & Responses
Anil Prashanth Kunder has emphasized the lack of official information from Sharjah police. He noted that the company’s HR department initially claimed Alwin had traveled to India, but passport checks later confirmed he was still in Sharjah, prompting a missing-person complaint. Sharjah authorities have not publicly identified suspects or disclosed a motive, and Indian police are awaiting official communication from the UAE.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Date of body discovery: Indiatimes cites August 12, while New Indian Express cites August 22. No official confirmation has reconciled the discrepancy.
- Location of the murder: Sources state the exact site is unclear.
- Status of wife and son: Reports suggest they may have traveled to India, but no passport or FIR data have been made available to verify their whereabouts.
Why It Matters
The case underscores challenges Indian expatriates face when violent crimes occur abroad, particularly regarding cross-border investigative cooperation and the repatriation of remains.
What’s Next
Sharjah officials are expected to continue their investigation to determine the sequence of events and identify those responsible. The brother’s representation to the Udupi Superintendent of Police seeks further assistance, and the family awaits the issuance of a formal FIR and the return of Alwin’s body to India.