The body of a woman was found lying for three days in a locked flat in Delhi's Jamia Nagar. No help was rendered despite the presence of her son. The police took the body into custody, sent it for post-mortem, and initiated an investigation into the matter.
New Delhi: Panic spread in Delhi's Jamia Nagar area after the body of a woman was found in a locked flat. Police investigation revealed that the woman had died two to three days prior, and her body remained in the same flat. During this time, the woman's mentally challenged son was also present in the flat but did not inform anyone about the incident.
Woman's Body Found in Flat
Neighbors informed the police after noticing no sound from the flat for a long time. Upon receiving the information, a police team reached the spot and entered the flat. The police were also shocked by the situation inside. The woman's body was lying in the room, and her son was also present near her.
Police officials stated that initial investigations suggested the woman's body was approximately 2 to 3 days old. The discovery of the body inside the flat created an atmosphere of fear and sorrow in the area. Local residents are now discussing this incident.
Body Lay Next to Son
According to information, the woman's son is mentally challenged, and the body remained in the room alongside him. Police are investigating why the son did not inform anyone during this period. Officials are trying to ascertain how the son's mental condition influenced this situation.
Immediately after the incident, the police sealed the flat. Police personnel were deployed outside the flat to ensure the safety of neighbors and prevent any suspicious activity. Meanwhile, neighbors are also cooperating with police inquiries.
Post-mortem and Medical Examination Underway
The woman's body has been taken into custody and sent for post-mortem. The actual cause of death will only be revealed by the post-mortem report. Police stated that the woman's son has also been sent for medical examination. Officials say that clear facts in the case will emerge only after the medical and forensic reports are received.
Police are investigating the case from all angles. It is still unclear whether the woman's death was natural or due to a crime. Detailed questioning of other family members and neighbors is also underway as part of the investigation.
Interrogation of Neighbors and Family
Neighbors stated that there was no sound from the flat for a long time, but no one paid attention to it in the initial days. Police are questioning neighbors to ascertain the woman's routine and circumstances.
Police officials are also focusing on who was responsible for the care of the deceased woman and her son in the flat. Further investigation may get new directions based on information received from neighbors and family members. Currently, security has been heightened across the entire area, and the flat has been completely sealed.