Archive · 26 Sep 2026
Kundapur Holds Last Rites for Man Allegedly Murdered in Sharjah
Alvin Prakash Kunder was a man from Kundapur who lived and worked in Sharjah.
His body was found inside his car in Sharjah after he stopped answering calls.
Investigators reportedly found that the body had been cut into nine pieces.
DNA testing confirmed his identity.
His remains were flown to Mangaluru and taken to his hometown on September 25.
Family members held prayers and performed his last rites.
Kunder’s wife and son are also missing, and their whereabouts are not known.
Police are still investigating who killed him and why.
The remains of Alvin Prakash Kunder were brought to Kundapur from Sharjah via Mangaluru Airport on Friday, September 25.
Kunder’s body was reportedly found in nine pieces inside the boot of his Toyota car in Sharjah on August 12.
DNA testing confirmed that the recovered remains belonged to Kunder, who had reportedly worked at Sharjah Airport for about 14 years.
His wife, Tina, and their Class 10 son remain untraceable, while authorities have not confirmed any involvement in the alleged murder.
Last rites were held in Kundapur as family members sought justice and officials urged a comprehensive investigation.
- Who
- Alvin Prakash Kunder, a native of Honnakeri in Kundapur, was the alleged murder victim; his wife Tina and their son are reportedly untraceable.
- What
- Kunder’s remains were repatriated to Kundapur and his last rites were performed after his body was reportedly found dismembered in Sharjah.
- When
- Kunder reportedly stopped responding to calls around July 20; his remains were recovered on August 12 and reached Kundapur on Friday, September 25.
- Where
- The alleged murder and recovery of the body occurred in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; the funeral was held in Kundapur, Udupi district, Karnataka.
- Why
- The motive remains unknown, and Sharjah authorities are investigating the alleged murder and the disappearance of Kunder’s wife and son.
Family Demands
Official Position
Disappearance of Wife and Son
Family Demands
Kunder’s family has urged authorities to locate Tina and their son and determine whether their disappearance is connected to the case.
Official Position
No official confirmation has established that Tina or the son were involved in the alleged murder.
Identification of Suspects
Family Demands
The family wants authorities to identify and take strict action against those responsible, including people reportedly seen carrying bags in CCTV footage.
Official Position
Authorities have not officially identified all people involved or confirmed the alleged role of a Pakistani national.
Investigation and Accountability
Family Demands
Kunder’s brother and other supporters are seeking justice, a comprehensive investigation and legal assistance for the family.
Official Position
The Sharjah investigation remains ongoing, and the motive for the killing has not been officially determined.
- Victim
- Alvin Prakash Kunder, a native of Honnakeri in Kundapur, Karnataka
- Employment
- Reportedly worked at Sharjah Airport for about 14 years
- Body recovery
- Recovered on August 12 from the boot of Kunder’s Toyota car near Sharjah’s Al Nahda Commercial Area
- Forensic findings
- The body was reportedly cut into nine pieces and placed in two bags
- Identification
- DNA matching confirmed that the remains belonged to Kunder
- Repatriation
- The remains were flown from Sharjah to Mangaluru Airport and transported by road to Kundapur
- Investigation status
- Sharjah authorities are investigating; the motive and identities of all suspects have not been officially established
