Fears Melbourne man met with foul play on trip to India
A Melbourne man, Sunil Sharma, has gone missing during a trip to India, raising concerns about possible foul play. His daughter reported that he last contacted the family nearly a week ago while overseeing the sale of a property in Punjab. Local authorities are investigating the situation, and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs is providing assistance to the family.
- ▪Sunil Sharma, a 66-year-old Australian citizen, disappeared while visiting India to sell property.
- ▪His daughter, Surbhi Sharma, reported that he last communicated with the family on Friday.
- ▪Local police in Punjab are investigating the case, including searching for a potential buyer seen at the property.
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Fears Melbourne man who disappeared during India trip may have met with foul playSBy Sacha PayneTopic:Missing PersonThu 28 May 2026 at 4:56amThu 28 May 2026 at 4:56amThu 28 May 2026 at 4:56amSurbhi Sharma says she last heard from her father Sunil nearly a week ago. (Supplied)In short:Melbourne man Sunil Sharma last made contact with his family nearly a week ago, during a trip to India to sell property.His daughter says Punjabi police have launched an investigation amid fears of a possible kidnapping or extortion attempt.The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the family.abc.net.au/news/melbourne-man-sunil-sharma-missing-punjab-india/106728894Link copiedShareShare articleA Melbourne woman whose father has gone missing in India says she fears he could have met…
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