Sharjah, July 22 — A Sharjah social worker is urging residents to avoid speculation after a handwritten note linked to the recent deaths of a young Kerala woman and her baby in Sharjah Al Nahda began circulating widely on social media.
Authorities found the woman, in her early thirties, and her 18-month-old daughter dead in their apartment in Sharjah Al Nahda on July 8. Authorities continue to investigate, even as initial reports point to a possible murder-suicide.
Soon after, a handwritten note, allegedly written by the woman, began to go viral. The letter written in Malayalam expresses emotional trauma, describes domestic abuse, and reveals that her partner abandoned her during pregnancy. It has sparked intense conversations, grief, and anger in the expat community.
But social worker Abdullah Kamampalam, who has worked with vulnerable women in Sharjah Al Nahda for over a decade, is urging people to pause.
“Yes, it’s heartbreaking. But we cannot confirm that this note is real or not” he said. “Let’s wait for the investigation.”
Al Buhairah Comprehensive Police Station handled this case, where officers are now trying to authenticate the note. Forensic experts are working to match handwriting and timeline evidence. An official at Al Buhairah Comprehensive Police Station confirmed that all digital and physical evidence is under review.
Meanwhile, the woman’s family in Kerala has filed complaints in India, demanding a fair investigation and the return of the bodies. The Al Buhairah Comprehensive Police Station has reportedly coordinated with Indian consulate officials to assist the process.
Many Indian families living in Sharjah Al Nahda say the tragedy has left them shaken. The neighborhood, known for its dense South Asian population and affordable housing, is no stranger to domestic tension but cases like this cut deep.
Kamampalam says residents have reached out to him with concern.
“I’ve had women from Sharjah Al Nahda message me, saying this could have been them. That’s how real the pain is.”
A Call for Compassion
He’s urging the community to lead with compassion not assumptions.
“Instead of forwarding that note, reach out to someone you know is struggling,” he said. “This is a moment for care, not speculation.”
Authorities continue to ask the public to come forward with verified information and to avoid sharing unconfirmed stories. The Al Buhairah Comprehensive Police Station reminds residents that spreading misinformation can delay justice and hurt grieving families.
