Ditched by boyfriend, abandoned by family

That's the tragic tale of Israeli national who was killed by her lover about a month ago

The tragic tale of Tamar Farha Abraham's (pictured) continues even in death, as an official of the Israeli consulate in Mumbai is in the city to collect her body instead of her parents.
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This came in the wake of the deceased's father Hari and mother Ruth, who live separately in Switzerland and Israel respectively, requesting the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi to take possession of the body on their behalf.



Farha (28), who held dual citizenship of Israel and Sweden, was killed by her married boyfriend Lokesh Chandra Das (31), after their relationship soured on April 15.

Police officials told MiD DAY that it was the first time that the family of a murder victim had authorised officials of their government to collect the body, while choosing to interact with local investigating agencies through e-mail.

"We were requested not to subject the body to an inquest. But we insisted that it was as per rules here," the investigating police officer said.
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The police have also handed over Farha's belongings to the consulate official after a formal acceptance to go ahead with recording the procedures was accorded.

Harohalli police inspector T Mahadev said, "Investigations will continue nevertheless. The accused's wife Jyothi will soon be summoned and grilled as she happens to be the sole witness."

Mahadev added that it was being ascertained whether Jyothi had any role to play in the murder.