Indian expat family in UAE pleads for help after daughter goes missing in Sharjah

The family hailing from the south Indian state of Kerala stressed that it was unusual for Rithika, whose pet name is Ponnu, to go out alone. They also do not suspect that she would have gone to any friend’s house, as she did not have that many.

After finishing school, Rithika had stayed home, focusing on painting classes instead of pursuing higher education in college. “She was always at home and did not even use a mobile phone of her own,” the father pointed out, noting the difficulty of reaching her.

At the time she went missing, Rithika was dressed in a black-and-white striped long top and black pants. The family has filed a request with Sharjah Police for assistance.

“We are still at the Al Gharb police station waiting for any clues on Rithika. We are praying that we will be able to find her soon, safe and sound,” Sudhir, who runs a business here, said on Saturday evening.

The family, who relocated from Dubai to Sharjah three months ago, has urged anyone who may have seen Rithika to immediately notify the police or inform the family on 0547517272.