Man Found Living with Father’s Body for Five Days in Tamil Nadu

A 50-year-old man in Vandavasi, Tamil Nadu, was found living with his deceased father for five days. Sanitation workers, alerted by a foul smell, discovered the decomposed body. The son, suspected to be specially abled, seemed unaware of his father’s death. Police are investigating and consulting mental health professionals.

In a shocking discovery in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai district, a 50-year-old man, G Aravindam, was found living with the body of his deceased father for five days. The tragic incident came to light on Thursday morning when sanitation workers, alerted by neighbors about a foul odor coming from the house, broke into the home in Vandavasi.

Upon entering, the workers found a decomposed body of the father lying on a bed, while Aravindam was reportedly sitting calmly nearby. It was revealed that Aravindam, who is suspected to be specially abled, had not opened the door for several days, despite the neighbors’ repeated attempts to check on them. The house was described as dilapidated and in disarray.

A sanitation worker, C Banumathi, mentioned that she had last seen Aravindam leave the house to buy food about a month ago. Neighbors reported that the air conditioner had been running for days with no visible activity inside. Police have sent the father’s body for a post-mortem to determine the cause of death, which is believed to be due to age-related issues.

Also Read: Amazon Employee in Andhra Pradesh Dies of Cardiac Arrest During Wedding

The police are now consulting mental health professionals to assess whether Aravindam requires institutional care. His mother had passed away years ago, and it appears he and his father had no other family members. The investigation continues as authorities seek to understand the full circumstances of this tragic situation.