A 65-year-old resident of a plush society in Colaba, whose decomposed body was found in his four BHK flat had steadfastly refused to allow the local police to check on him, according to a report in this paper. The readymade garments businessman had been living alone for the past 10 years and had distanced himself from his family. He was divorced from his wife, and his two sons lived abroad.

According to the report, the police would do their duty by trying to check on him. The local cops were entrusted with the task of talking to senior citizens in the area and checking if they were fine. But, the late gentleman rebuffed them at every instance. Whatever the truth, it is important for senior citizens to co-operate with the cops when they are checking on them.