Hyderabad – In a tragic and distressing incident, an elderly, visually impaired couple was discovered living with the corpse of their son for four days without realizing he had passed away. The shocking revelation came to light on Tuesday in Andhu Colony, Nagole, after neighbors reported a foul odor emanating from the couple’s home, prompting police intervention.
Upon arriving at the scene, authorities found the lifeless body of 32-year-old Pramod alongside his parents, Kaluva Ramana (60) and his wife, Shantikumari (also in her 60s), who were in a semi-conscious state. The couple was promptly rescued and provided with food and water.
The couple informed police that they had been calling out for their son for food and water but received no response. Initial investigations suggest that Pramod may have died in his sleep, though the exact cause of death is yet to be determined. His body has been sent to Osmania Hospital for an autopsy, according to a police official.
The Nagole Police Station, operating under the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate, has registered a case and is conducting an investigation. Surya Nayak, Circle Inspector at Nagole police station, noted that the couple’s voices were weak, which may have prevented neighbors from hearing their calls for help.
Reports indicate that the family was living in a rented house in the area. Pramod, who struggled with alcoholism, had been deserted by his wife, who took their two daughters with her. The police suspect that his death occurred due to natural causes while he was asleep.
Authorities have since informed the couple’s elder son, Pradeep, who lives in another part of the city, and he has been entrusted with their care.
This incident echoes a similar case from 2022, where a 22-year-old man, believed to be mentally unsound, was found living for three days with his mother’s decomposing body in their apartment in Hyderabad. That incident, which also drew attention to issues of mental health and social isolation, occurred under the jurisdiction of the Malkajgiri police station.
As the investigation continues, this heart-wrenching event underscores the importance of community awareness and support for vulnerable families.