The daughter of a Melbourne mathematics teacher allegedly murdered by his own brother in India has spoken out, expressing profound grief and calling for justice in a case that has shocked both Australia and India.

Sunil Sharma, 66, a respected maths teacher at Diamond Valley College in Melbourne, disappeared last month while visiting India to oversee renovations on his investment properties in Punjab. Indian police now believe he was the victim of a calculated murder plot orchestrated by his brother over a significant property dispute.

A Betrayal Within the Family

According to Indian authorities, Sunil Sharma was allegedly drugged with sleeping pills before being bludgeoned to death with a baseball bat. His body was reportedly dumped in a canal more than an hour away from Amritsar, where he was last seen. Police allege the killing was motivated by greed, with the perpetrators also using a forged power of attorney to attempt to sell one of his properties.

Sunil’s brother, Satish “Sunny” Sharma, has been arrested and charged with murder. His sister-in-law and nephew have also been charged in connection with an alleged cover-up. A local property dealer has been taken into custody as well, and police are searching for two additional suspects believed to be involved.

The case has drawn significant attention in both countries, not only because of the brutality of the alleged crime but also because it involved family members turning against one of their own.

Daughter’s Heartbreaking Statement

Just days after the arrests were made public, Sunil’s daughter Surbhi Sharma posted an emotional message on social media, expressing her disbelief and condemning the betrayal.

“I want to say clearly: do not associate my dad with the actions of his ‘brother.’ My dad supported his brother and his family financially and emotionally throughout his whole life and raised him like a son,” she wrote.

“Dad was a good man and a victim of an unthinkable betrayal that still cannot be comprehended by our own family. A part of us has been lost to a heinous crime that should never have happened. I pray that the justice system in India enforces the maximum penalty for everyone involved in this calculated and premeditated crime. My dad deserves nothing less.”

Surbhi also expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from the Diamond Valley College community, where staff and students have installed a tribute in her father’s memory. She noted how much it would have meant to him to know how deeply he was loved and respected by his students and colleagues.

A Life of Service Cut Short

Colleagues and students have remembered Sunil Sharma as a dedicated educator who touched the lives of hundreds of young people over his career. His sudden and violent death has left the school community in mourning and has prompted difficult conversations about trust, family, and the dangers that can arise from financial disputes — even within families.

Indian police have described the murder as a premeditated act driven by greed. Senior officers stated that Sunil was drugged and then attacked, with members of the family allegedly present and involved in attempts to destroy evidence afterward.

While Sunil’s remains have not yet been recovered, the investigation continues as authorities work to locate his body and bring all those responsible to justice.

Justice and Healing

For Surbhi Sharma and the rest of Sunil’s family in Australia, the pain of losing a father, brother, and loved one in such a horrific way remains raw. Her public statement has not only expressed personal grief but has also helped keep public attention on the case, ensuring that pressure remains on authorities to deliver justice.

As the legal proceedings unfold in India, the focus for many will remain on supporting Sunil’s loved ones and honoring the memory of a man described by those who knew him as kind, generous, and deeply committed to his family and his students.

The case serves as a sobering reminder of how financial disputes can turn deadly — and how even the closest family bonds can be shattered by betrayal and greed.

Sunil Sharma’s students, colleagues, and family continue to mourn a life taken far too soon. His daughter’s words have ensured that his story — and the demand for justice — will not be forgotten.