Elderly couple found dead at home in Medinipur, suicide suspected due to illness and debt

The decomposed bodies of an elderly couple, Shekhar Mondal (63) and his wife Shipra Mondal (61), were discovered inside their home in the Ranishik area of Daspur, West Medinipur, on Friday. The discovery came after residents of the area began noticing a strong, foul odor coming from the couple’s house, which had been growing more intense over the course of several days. Concerned by the smell and the lack of communication from the couple, neighbors peered through a window and saw the couple lying motionless on their bed. Fearing the worst, they alerted local authorities.

Upon arriving at the scene, the police broke down the door to gain entry into the house. Inside, they found the bodies of both Shekhar and Shipra Mondal in a bedroom, lying on the bed in an advanced state of decomposition. There were no signs of violence or external injury, and the bodies appeared to have been deceased for several days. Police discovered a suicide note next to the bodies, although the content of the note has not been made public. The couple had been living alone in their home and were known to have no children.

Shekhar and Shipra Mondal had been battling long-term health issues. Neighbors reported that Shekhar had been suffering from various physical ailments for several years, including mobility issues, while Shipra had a chronic condition that required ongoing care. Both had received medical treatment for these conditions, but it was known that they faced significant financial difficulties due to mounting medical bills. Sources close to the family revealed that the couple had been borrowing money from friends and relatives to cover medical expenses, and their financial strain had been a source of concern for those who knew them.

The police are conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the couple’s deaths. Authorities are reviewing medical records, financial documents, and speaking to those who had interacted with the couple in recent weeks to gather more information. Investigators are focusing on the possible link between the couple’s health issues, their financial troubles, and their apparent decision to take their own lives. While the presence of the suicide note raises suspicions of intentional death, the exact cause of death remains under investigation. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.