Indian Airport Worker's Remains Repatriated Amid Sharjah Police Probe
The mortal remains of Alwin Prakash Kunder, a 55-year-old Indian national who had worked at Sharjah International Airport for 14 years, were repatriated to India on September 26, 2026. His return follows a harrowing criminal investigation into his death, which shocked the local community.
A Gruesome Discovery Near the Oman Border
The investigation was triggered on August 12, when police discovered Kunder's Toyota vehicle on a road leading toward the Oman border. Inside the boot of the car, authorities found Kunder's body, which had been dismembered into nine pieces and placed into two separate bags.
Forensic examinations revealed a violent end for the Kundapur native, with reports indicating two stab wounds to the chest. Sharjah Police confirmed that the case has been treated as a serious criminal matter from the very beginning, involving specialist teams from the Criminal Investigations Department. The case has now been moved to the Public Prosecution for ongoing legal proceedings.
Controversy Over Missing Family Reports
As the investigation unfolded, a significant dispute emerged between the authorities and the victim's family regarding the whereabouts of Kunder's wife, Tina Kunder, and their tenth-grade son. While various media reports suggested the family had gone missing, Sharjah Police have formally refuted these claims.
According to official statements:
- The family members left the UAE for India voluntarily.
- No missing-person reports were ever filed within the Emirates regarding the wife or son.
- The public and media are urged to stop circulating unverified claims that could interfere with the active investigation.
Family Concerns and Employer Discrepancies
The victim's brother, Anil Prashanth Kunder, provided a different timeline of events. He noted that the family lost regular contact with Alwin around July 20, observing that his usual voice notes were suddenly replaced by brief, uncharacteristic text messages.
Tensions escalated when the victim's employer reportedly claimed that Alwin had already returned to India. However, this claim was contradicted by passport records, which indicated he had not left the country. This discrepancy led relatives in Sharjah to eventually file a missing-person complaint.
"The family lost contact with Alwin around July 20, noting that typical voice notes were replaced by a brief text message."
The Indian Consulate General in Dubai has been actively involved in the process, facilitating the repatriation and maintaining communication with both the employer and the grieving family. Meanwhile, in India, the Udupi police have launched a separate investigation, coordinating efforts through the Dubai Consulate and Interpol. Following the arrival of his remains in Karnataka, the final rites for Alwin Prakash Kunder were conducted.