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

• Sharada Iyer, 56, sister of singer Chitra Iyer, died on January 2 during a trek in Oman's Jebel Shams region.
• An Indian expatriate based in Muscat, Sharada was originally from Thazhava, Kerala, and a former manager with Oman Air.
• She was trekking with a group in the rugged Wadi Ghul area; authorities have not disclosed the exact cause of death, but the area is known for steep cliffs.
• Chitra Iyer posted an emotional tribute on social media; Sharada's body is being flown to Kerala for last rites on January 7.
• In a separate incident, four Indian expatriates (three siblings and their domestic help) died in a car crash in Abu Dhabi.

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