Husband Admits to Beating Deceased Wife “out of love” as Athulya Sekhar, a 29-year-old from Kerala’s Kollam, was found dead in her Sharjah flat on July 19, 2025. Her husband, Satheesh Sankar, confessed to physically assaulting her when drunk, claiming it was an act of love, while her family shared videos showing visible injuries and his violent outbursts. Married since 2014, Athulya faced ongoing abuse over dowry demands despite her family providing 43 sovereigns of gold and a bike, a strain that reportedly led to her tragic death, with her father, Rajasekharan Pillai, alleging foul play over suicide.
Police in Kollam have filed a murder case against Satheesh, a Dubai-based site engineer, based on the family’s complaint and video evidence. Authorities are coordinating to bring him back from the UAE, with a possible lookout notice under discussion. Athulya’s 10-year-old daughter now lives with her grandparents, as the investigation gains momentum. The case has drawn intense focus from local police, who are examining the videos and planning further steps, determined to uncover the truth behind the abuse that ended Athulya’s life.
