Man, 71, found dead alone in Choa Chu Kang flat after neighbours notice food deliveries uncollected for days
He was found motionless and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 71-year-old man was discovered deceased in his solitary Choa Chu Kang flat on September 3, according to local news outlet Shin Min Daily News. Concerned neighbors alerted the authorities after observing takeout containers left uncollected outside his unit for several days and detecting a putrid smell permeating the corridor. Police arrived at the scene around 1:10 pm and confirmed the man's death at the location.
Preliminary investigations suggest no foul play was involved, and the inquiry continues. The deceased, who lived alone and seldom ventured outside due to his large frame, frequently ordered food and essentials online for his three meals and stored them at his residence. His front door remained shut, and he typically retrieved his deliveries upon opening the door.
A neighbor's helper noted that he had not been seen for several months, and on September 1, they witnessed takeout being left at the door once more, only to remain undelivered. Over the subsequent two days, the unusual odor escalated, prompting neighbors to seek assistance from law enforcement.
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