Kerala nurse murder in Oman: Husband, Pakistani neighbour detained

April 23, 2016

New Delhi, Apr 23: A Pakistani national and the husband of Chikku Robert, a nurse from south Indian state of Kerala who was found murdered at her residence in Oman, have been put under detention and are being investigated in the case, External Affairs Ministry said on Friday.

"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," MEA Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.

According to media reports from Oman, Robert (25) was found stabbed to death at her residence. She was five months pregnant, reports add. Chikku Robert, a native of Angamaly in Kerala, got married to Linson, hailing from Changanassery, seven months ago. Both the husband and wife were reportedly working at the same hospital.

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@Jyothi/Vasanth/Subbu
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All Sanghis here bleating over this murder should know that it didn't happen in India. In Gulf countries, Murder is murder. They don't care if the person is Muslim/Hindu/Christian or others. Justice will be done, unlike

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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