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Chitra Iyer's Sister Sharada Iyer Dies in Oman Trekking Tragedy

  • Sharada Iyer, sister of playback singer Chitra Iyer, died in a trekking accident in Oman's Jebel Shams region on January 2.
  • The 52-year-old Indian expatriate, a former Oman Air manager and native of Thazhava, Kerala, was part of a trekking group.
  • She was trekking along marked trails in the rugged Wadi Ghul area, known for its steep cliffs and difficult terrain.
  • Sharada had returned to Oman on December 24 after attending her father's burial in India on December 11.
  • Chitra Iyer shared an emotional Instagram tribute, describing her sister's death as a 'freak accident' and expressing deep heartbreak.

Why It Matters: Singer Chitra Iyer's sister Sharada Iyer tragically died in a trekking accident in Oman.

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