As a man passed by the unit where the elderly man lived, an unpleasant smell caught his attention. Alarmed by the odour, the neighbour recognized something was amiss and contacted other residents on the same floor to investigate further.
SINGAPORE: In yet another heart-wrenching incident, the lifeless body of a senior citizen was discovered in his flat, sending shockwaves through the quiet neighbourhood of Toa Payoh.
The female neighbour residing in the same block, who wished to remain anonymous, shared her account of the situation with Channel 8 news. She noticed that the vibrant flowers and plants, lovingly planted by the elderly man in the corridor, had started wilting, and she decided to lend a hand by watering the plants.
Only on Saturday did the neighbour’s younger brother visit her residence, intending to invite her for a karaoke session. As he passed by the unit where the elderly man lived, an unpleasant smell caught his attention. The neighbours decided to report the situation to the police, fearing the worst for the elderly man’s well-being. At 2.50 pm on the same day, the authorities received a call for assistance and swiftly dispatched officers to the scene.
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