Dead In 2022, Mumbai Woman Preserves Father's Body For 4 Years At Daycare
Police in Mumbai discovered a man's body in a daycare center that had been preserved by his daughter for four years following his death from a heart attack. The daughter had hired a foreign company to preserve the remains because she wanted to keep her father close.
Why it matters
The case highlights unusual legal and ethical questions regarding the handling of human remains and the limits of personal grief in a residential setting.
'Daycare centre. Opening shortly.' A signboard hung outside a Mumbai building. The metal crisscross gate beneath it stood locked, barring the entry and exit of anyone. But a strong stench emanated from inside. It grew stronger with each passing day, making neighbours curious. When the odour became unbearable, it was time to act. The neighbours called the police, and a shocking scene unfolded the moment the gates were opened. A dead body was found.A closed daycare centre in Mumbai's Malad East is making headlines after police recovered a dead body.
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