Bangalore, May 11 (Mid Day): The tragic tale of Tamar Farha Abraham continues even in death, as an official of the Israeli consulate in Mumbai is collect her body instead of her parents.
Tamar's father Hari and mother Ruth, who live separately in Switzerland and Israel respectively, requested the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi to take possession of the body on their behalf.
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.