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Indian man murdered in Sharjah over alleged social media dispute
Sharjah Police is investigating the incident and more information will be released soon
- PUBLISHED: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 5:16 PM UPDATED: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 8:59 PM
An Indian man was allegedly murdered in what is believed to have been a dispute over a social media video. Sharjah Police confirmed to Khaleej Times that the incident was under investigation and more information will be released soon.
The Indian man has been identified as a 40-year-old expat who worked at a juice shop in Dubai. He is survived by his wife and son. Salam Papinassery, CEO of YAB Legal, said that the company was in the process of repatriating the man’s body to India.
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The incident occurred on May 31. A death notification certificate issued by Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah, reviewed by Khaleej Times, states that the cause of death was an assault with a sharp object, leading to hypovolaemic shock.
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According to footage shared by Indian media, the deceased had a heated argument with the alleged suspect during a TikTok live session the former was doing. The duo can be seen exchanging insults, and the suspect dares the victim to meet him in Sharjah. The two are believed to have had a long-standing online enmity.
Salam said that the deceased had been working in the UAE for five years and returned to his hometown in the southern Indian state of Kerala for a vacation last year.
“His brother and some other relatives are also in the UAE,” he said. “We are now trying to get the documentation processed for his body to be repatriated as quickly as possible. Since the matter is under investigation, we are not sure how long this will take.”
He added that some people are in custody in relation to the matter, according to Indian media.
