The dead body of a 60-year-old elderly man was found inside a rental HDB flat at Block 5 Toa Payoh Lorong 7, according to reports.
The elderly man had just moved into the flat approximately two months ago and was known to reside alone. Due to his recent arrival in the neighbourhood, he was not well acquainted with his neighbours. However, suspicions arose among them when a foul odour emanated from his unit.
It was reported that the deceased man failed to collect his complimentary meals.
As reported by Shin Min Daily News, the deceased elderly man was a 60-year-old male. According to a neighbour who spoke with reporters, the deceased had only moved in two months earlier, thus he was relatively unknown to the other residents.
While he was occasionally spotted at the void deck and Active Ageing Centre engaging in activities and partaking in free meals along with others, there was minimal interaction beyond that.
The neighbour attested that he seemed to be in good health.
Concerns arose when the man did not retrieve his free meal starting from the previous Monday, prompting volunteers to grow worried.
For an entire week, they diligently knocked on his door, hoping to check on his well-being. Despite their efforts to leave a note, there was no response or indication of his presence, according to a neighbour’s account given to Shin Min Daily News.
After several days, a couple living on the floor above began noticing an unusual smell. As the odour intensified and became unbearable, they promptly reported it to the staff at the Care Centre, who then contacted the authorities.
Police officers arrived at the ninth-floor unit on Tuesday morning (30 May) at approximately 9 am and proceeded to remove the deceased’s body.
The police officers were observed collecting evidence outside the flat as part of their investigation. It remains uncertain whether the deceased individual has any surviving family members or close relatives.