By Roy Denish
Authorities are investigating the deaths of two Sri Lankan women in Kuwait after their bodies were discovered in separate locations.
KUWAIT – Kuwaiti authorities have launched investigations into the deaths of two Sri Lankan women whose bodies were discovered in separate locations, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding their deaths and the safety of Sri Lankan nationals living and working overseas.
The incidents occurred in the areas of Ali Sabah Al-Salem and Al-Nahda.
According to reports published by Kuwaiti media on 23 October 2026, the deaths have been referred to the relevant investigative and forensic authorities.
Subsequent reporting indicated that both cases were being investigated on suspicion of foul play.
However, the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain undetermined, and no official finding establishing criminal responsibility has been reported.
First Woman Found in Rooftop Storage Room
The first incident occurred in Ali Sabah Al-Salem, where the body of a Sri Lankan woman born in 1988 was discovered inside a storage room on the roof of a residential property.
According to the initial reports, a Kuwaiti citizen alerted the authorities after discovering the body.
Police subsequently attended the location, and the remains were transferred for forensic examination.
Investigators have been tasked with establishing the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death, including whether any criminal activity was involved.
No confirmed cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
Second Death Reported in Al-Nahda
In a separate incident, the body of another Sri Lankan woman, born in 1999, was discovered in the Al-Nahda area.
Authorities were notified through an emergency communication, following which police and forensic personnel responded.
According to subsequent reporting, the Jahra Public Prosecution directed that the woman’s remains be referred to the Department of Medical Forensics.
The examination is intended to establish the cause of death and determine whether further criminal investigations are required.
The two incidents occurred in different parts of Kuwait, and no verified evidence has emerged suggesting that the deaths were connected.
Investigations Into Suspected Foul Play
Reporting published on 24 October indicated that the authorities were treating the deaths as suspected foul-play cases.
This classification does not establish that either woman was murdered.
A determination will depend on forensic findings, witness statements and other evidence gathered by investigators.
As of 26 October, no verified official announcement has established the causes of death or identified suspects in either case.
Concerns for Sri Lankan Families Overseas
The deaths have renewed attention to the welfare of Sri Lankan nationals residing abroad, particularly those employed in domestic, hospitality and other service sectors.
Kuwait remains an important destination for Sri Lankan migrant workers, whose employment contributes to household incomes and the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Incidents involving the death of overseas workers can present additional difficulties for families seeking information, legal assistance and the repatriation of remains.
In the present cases, details concerning the women’s employment circumstances, next-of-kin notifications and repatriation arrangements have not been independently confirmed.
Families Await Answers
The identities of the two women have not been publicly established in the reports examined.
Until forensic findings are released, speculation concerning the causes of death would be premature.
The investigations are expected to examine the circumstances in which the women were last seen, the locations where their bodies were discovered and any available evidence indicating how they died.
For their families, the immediate priority remains obtaining reliable information about the circumstances surrounding the deaths and ensuring that the investigations are conducted thoroughly.
