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Sister of Chitra Iyer Lost in Oman's Jebel Shams
5 Jan
Summary
- Sharada Iyer, sister of singer Chitra Iyer, died in Oman.
- The accident occurred during a trek in Jebel Shams region.
- Sharada Iyer had recently attended her father's funeral in India.
Sharada Iyer, the 52-year-old sister of Malayalam playback singer Chitra Iyer, died in a trekking accident in Oman on January 2nd. The incident took place in the Jebel Shams region, within the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, an area known for its rugged terrain and dramatic canyons.
Iyer, who was a former manager with Oman Air, was trekking along marked paths when the accident occurred. She had recently traveled to India to attend her father's funeral on December 11th, returning to Oman on December 24th. Her passing has deeply affected her family, with Chitra sharing a heartfelt tribute on social media.
Preparations are underway to fly Sharada Iyer's body back to her ancestral home in Thazhava, Kerala, for her final rites, scheduled for January 7th. The exact cause of the accident has not yet been disclosed by authorities, but the loss has cast a shadow of grief over the family.
