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Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Indian Express
Navi Mumbai man locks himself in flat for 3 years after death of kin; found surrounded by garbage, human waste
Social workers recently rescued a former computer programmer who had isolated himself for years after he lost his parents and brother. Anup Kumar Nair, 55, was found in an unkempt condition, surrounded by garbage, food packets, broken furniture, and human waste at his Navi Mumbai home. According to a report in the Times of India, Nair was depressed and locked himself in his flat due to psychological trauma. Rescued by social workers under the Social and Evangelical Association for Love (SEAL), a Panvel-based NGO, he was surviving by ordering meals through food delivery apps over the last three years. Nair had reportedly cut off all contact with society, and was found with a severe leg infection. The report stated that Nair's parents passed away a few years ago, and his elder brother died by suicide nearly 20 years ago. His relatives attempted to contact him on several occasions but he avoided interacting with them due to trust issues. The incident came to light when a resident of the complex informed SEAL about the poor state of the flat. The team quickly gained access to the place and provided medical assistance to Nair. 'We, society members, had to sometimes persuade him to help us take his trash out. We also helped him to transfer the fixed deposit of his parents to his account,' his neighbour told TOI. Nair is now living at the SEAL ashram in Panvel. Opening up about his life, he said, 'I don't have any friends at present, and my parents and brother have already died. Due to my poor health, I cannot find a new job.' 'It is ironic how some citizens become extremely lonely and depressed in this crowded city, as they are unable to reach out for help. Fortunately for Nair, he was rescued, but there are countless others who simply perish inside their own locked flats, their bodies found days later,' chief patron of SEAL, Abraham Mathai, told TOI.
India Today
a day ago
- Health
- India Today
Family died, no friends: Techie locks self in Mumbai flat, rescued after 3 years
A 55-year-old man from Navi Mumbai was rescued last week after spending over three years locked inside his apartment, completely isolated from the outside world. The man, identified as Anup Kumar Nair, was suffering from severe depression and had voluntarily confined himself due to psychological trauma and a former computer programmer, lived in Gharkool Society in Sector 24, Juinagar. According to social workers from SEAL (Social and Evangelical Association for Love), a Panvel-based NGO, he had not stepped out of his flat for more than three only interaction with the outside world came through food delivery apps, which he used to meet his basic needs. When SEAL's team entered his apartment, they found him living in appalling conditions, surrounded by garbage and suffering from a serious leg infection. Nair's life took a downward turn following a series of personal tragedies — the death of his parents a few years ago and the suicide of his elder brother nearly two decades ago. The emotional toll left him mentally exhausted and increasingly withdrawn. Eventually, he chose to isolate himself completely, disconnecting from friends, neighbours, and society at condition came to light after a concerned resident of the society alerted SEAL about the disturbing state of the flat. The NGO's team responded swiftly, gaining access to the apartment and immediately arranging for medical rarely opened his door and never disposed of garbage,' said Vijay Shibe, Chairman of Gharkool Society.'We tried to help him in small ways and even provided financial assistance when we could. But we knew something was seriously wrong.'Local resident Nikhil Marathe, who was instrumental in alerting authorities, added, 'It's heartbreaking to see someone deteriorate like this in silence. We all need to be more aware of those living alone around us.'Currently, Nair is undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at SEAL Ashram in Panvel. Though still emotionally fragile, doctors and caregivers have reported early signs of improvement in his overall health and mental a brief conversation with his caretakers, Nair said, 'My parents are gone, my brother is gone, and I have no friends left. My health is also not good. So there's no scope for a new beginning.'- EndsMust Watch
