Rachakonda police providing food to 60-year-old Shanti Kumari. The police said that the elderly couple might be shifted to an old-age home for treatment and care.
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A visually-impaired couple in Nagole, Hyderabad, stayed with the corpse of their son for about four days before the body was discovered by the police on Monday (October 28, 2024).
The couple, 65-year-old K. Ramanna and 60-year-old Shanti Kumari, lived with their 30-year-old son K. Pramod, in Blinds Colony of Nagole. The incident came to light after the residents called the police and informed about the foul smell emanating from the residence. The police reached the spot and began inspection.
K. Ramanna and his wife Shanti Kumari lived with their 30-year-old son K. Pramod in Blinds Colony of Nagole.
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According to Nagole police inspector A. Surya Nayak, on arriving at the residence, the couple were found in a semi-conscious state. Shanti Kumari was calling for her son in a feeble voice from the bedroom. “As per initial investigation, we are suspecting Pramod died in sleep about four days ago. His parents were dependent on him for food and water. Unsure and concerned if he had left the house, they did not eat or drink anything. Pramod’s body, which had started to decompose, was sent for postmortem,” the official said.
Investigators also revealed that Pramod was an alcoholic. His wife had left the residence about a year ago. A case was booked and investigation is underway. Police officials said that the couple may be shifted to an old-age home for treatment and care.
Published – October 29, 2024 05:32 pm IST
