An Indian expat from Kerala’s tragic death in Sharjah has left behind a haunting coincidence — the day he was declared dead was also recorded as his official birthday, reports Gulf News. The case has drawn widespread shock across the UAE and India, especially after details emerged linking the incident to a social media dispute on TikTok.ALSO READ: Ohio pregnant teen car crash: Mother of 17-year-old wants accused Tarsem Singh "kicked out permanently" from the USStabbing in Sharjah after alleged TikTok disputeIsmail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, 40, a bakery employee based in Dubai and originally from Kerala, was allegedly attacked in Sharjah’s Al Nahda area in the early hours of May 31, the report said.According to followers and early accounts shared with Gulf News, the violence reportedly stemmed from a heated exchange during a TikTok live session. What began as an online argument between rival users escalated into a real-world confrontation after both sides challenged each other to meet in person.ALSO READ: Auburn University student goes missing in Japan: Family warns “don’t post exact location” after ChatGPT-linked travel disputeDeath confirmed at Al Qassimi HospitalIsmail was rushed to Al Qassimi Hospital but succumbed to his injuries at 8:44 am on May 31. His death notification, reviewed by Gulf News, states that he died due to haemorrhage caused by a sharp object, leading to hypovolaemic shock.Authorities later confirmed that another person was also injured in the same attack but survived after receiving medical treatment.A shocking coincidence: same date as birthdayWhat makes the case even more striking is that May 31 — the date of his death — is also recorded as his official date of birth.This unusual overlap has intensified the emotional impact of the incident among family members and the expatriate community. However, his younger brother clarified that the date is likely only official on paper and may not reflect Ismail’s actual birthday.Brother struggles with grief and silence at homeIsmail’s younger brother, who lives in Dubai, is now handling both the emotional trauma and the procedural formalities.He has also been trying to shield the family in Kerala from the full details of the incident, particularly Ismail’s eight-year-old son. According to information shared with Gulf News, relatives back home were initially told that Ismail had died in an accident.Swift police action and arrests in four hoursSharjah Police confirmed that multiple suspects were arrested within four hours of the incident being reported. The police statement, cited by Gulf News, said the attack began as an online dispute that escalated into a physical confrontation outside a shopping centre. A bladed weapon was allegedly used during the altercation.Authorities also confirmed that legal proceedings are underway against all those arrested.Warning over online conflicts turning violentSharjah Police issued a strong warning, urging residents not to allow social media disputes to spill into real-life violence. Officials stressed that any disagreements online must be resolved through legal and lawful channels.Final journey back to KeralaIsmail’s body is currently being prepared for repatriation to Kerala, where his funeral will take place once formalities are completed.Legal services firm Yab Legal Services is assisting the family in the process and expects the repatriation to be completed within days, according to statements shared with Gulf News.Old Kerala registration practice behind date mismatchAs explained by his brother in comments shared with Gulf News, the discrepancy likely traces back to an older practice in parts of Kerala.At the time, some parents reportedly registered children’s birthdays in May during school admissions to adjust age requirements. This meant many individuals from that generation carry official birth dates that do not match their real ones. The practice was later discontinued after stricter birth registration rules were implemented in India.