Body of murdered Kerala nurse to arrive today from Oman

Thiruvanthapuram, May 1: The body of Chikku Robert, a 25-year-old Kerala nurse who was murdered in Oman last month, will arrive in Kochi on Monday morning, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Robert’s husband will not be able to accompany the body because Oman’s rules require him to be present in the country while the investigation into the murder is being conducted, Chandy told IANS.

A five-month pregnt Robert, who worked as a nurse in a hospital in Oman, was found by her husband with multiple stab injuries at their flat in Salalah city. The couple worked at the same hospital. Chandy said police in Oman have cracked the case and “the details are awaited”.

Police have so far taken statements from several of Robert’s friends, colleagues and her husband, as part of the investigation. A Pakistani tiol was also questioned by police and let off. (IANS)