India, Sept. 22 -- A man from Karnataka's Udupi district was allegedly murdered in Sharjah, with his body later found cut into nine parts and packed inside two bags, his brother said on Tuesday.

The victim, identified as Alwin Prakash Kunder from Kundapur, had been working at Sharjah airport for the past 14 years.

The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, while reports that his wife and teenage son are missing have not yet been independently confirmed.

Strange message raised alarm

According to Prakash's brother, Anil Prashanth Kunder, he tried calling Prakash on July 20 but received no answer. Instead, he received a text message saying that Prakash was fine.

Anil said the message appeared unusual because his brother had...