Two Elderly Sisters Found Dead in Goa, Suspected Suicide Note Mentions Funeral Savings
· India · Indian Express
Two sisters, aged 70 and 73, were found dead in their home in South Goa’s Canacona district on Monday, with police suspecting suicide. A suicide note recovered from the scene stated they had saved Rs 15,000 for their cremation and indicated where the money was kept. The bodies were found in an advanced stage of decomposition, suggesting the deaths occurred four days earlier. A local panchayat member reported that one sister had expressed frustration with life during a recent visit about an LPG scheme.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the mental health struggles faced by elderly individuals living alone, raising questions about community support systems for vulnerable seniors.
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