Delhi: Decomposed body of 55-year-old man found in Seelampur

Delhi : The decomposed body of a 55-year-old man was discovered inside a house in northeast Delhi’s Seelampur area on Monday afternoon, with police suspecting medical reasons behind the death, an official said.

The deceased has been identified as Kripal Singh. According to the official, Singh had died two days ago. He was reportedly suffering from depression and had not been seen by anyone for the past three days.

“A PCR call was received at Seelampur Police Station at 2:25 pm regarding a foul smell emanating from a house in Gali No. 10 in the Gautampuri area,” the officer said.

The incident came to light after residents of Gautampuri alerted the police about the odor. A police team, along with fire officials, reached the second-floor flat and found the main door locked from the inside. The crime and forensic science laboratory (FSL) teams also inspected the spot.

Upon opening the door, the team found the body of an elderly man lying on a bed inside the house.

A preliminary inquiry revealed that Singh was battling depression. He had been living alone, while his wife and two children resided separately, police said.

According to officials, his wife had left him seven years ago.

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“There were no immediate signs of injury or foul play, and the police suspect medical reasons behind the death. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause and time of death,” the official added.

The matter is currently under further investigation.

(With inputs from PTI)