Chennai: A 85-year-old woman who lives alone at Walahbad’s house in the Kancheepuram district, was found dead on Tuesday morning.
The police suspected that Rani from the village of Uthukottai was killed by its golden earrings and disappeared nasal studs and the house was locked outside.
An officer said the widow had three daughters who lived with their partners in the nearest villages.
They will visit it once a month and give money to expenditure.
He lives near Elliamman Temple, where worshipers gather large amounts and distribute food, which he took a few days.
Neighbors grow worried after they noticed that Rani’s house was locked for the past four days.
At first, they thought he locked his house and visited his daughter, but then they felt a stench that came from his house.
Some people peered through the window but couldn’t see much.
They then contacted the Walahbad police.
A team arrived at the place and found Rani’s body in the country unraveled in bed.
They also noted that the golden earrings and nasal stud were lost.
The police have sent the body to the Kancheepuram government hospital to find out the cause of death.
“Based on the level of decomposition, he allegedly died at least four days ago.
People remember seeing him visit the temple last week,” said an officer.
The police check with neighbors about people who often visit their homes.
An officer said everyone in the area knew that he lived alone.