A five months pregnant nurse, Chikku Robert,  from  south Indian state of Kerala was found murdered at her residence in Oman. The  royal Oman police has detained a Pakistani national and her husband during the investigation,  External Affairs Ministry said.

MEA Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that, “On 21st April in Salala Oman, a nurse from Kerala, Chikku Robert was found murdered. Our mission in Muscat has informed us that the royal Oman police is currently investigating her death. A neighbour, who is a Pakistani national and her husband are under detention and are being investigated.”

"The Embassy is in touch with the police authorities concerned. Her mortal remains are in a mortuary in the custody of royal Oman police. The Mission in Oman will continue to follow up the case with authorities concerned including release and transportation of the mortal remains after the investigation is completed as per the wishes of the family," he added.

According to the information, 28-year-old nurse  hailing from Angamaly in Kerala, was working at a hospital in Salalah since two years. Her husband Linson, was also employed in the same hospital. She was  found stabbed to death at her residence in Oman. She was five months pregnant.

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