singapore police are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man found in his Punggol flat on Monday, December 22, just months after his wife died from cancer. It’s a heartbreaking turn of events for neighbors who remember the couple as a frequent, visible presence in the community.
Recent Loss and a Somber Discovery
The man’s body was discovered after authorities received a call for assistance at Block 306A Punggol Place at 12:05 p.m.
- The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) pronounced the man dead at the scene.
- Preliminary investigations suggest no foul play, but the case remains open.
- Neighbors reported the man’s wife passed away from cancer several months prior.
- Authorities believe the man may have been deceased for approximately four days before being found.
Upon arrival, SCDF paramedics determined the man was no longer alive. Police confirmed they are investigating, but initial findings do not indicate any criminal activity. The examination is ongoing.
Q: What is known about the circumstances surrounding the man’s death?
A: Police responded to a call at a Punggol flat on December 22 and found a 52-year-old man deceased; preliminary investigations suggest no foul play, and the case is under investigation following the recent death of his wife.
A resident living on the same floor told shin Min Daily News that the man and his wife had lived in the unit for about two years. She recalled frequently seeing them together.
“I took the elevator with the uncle last month and he told me that his wife had just died from cancer,” the resident said, adding that the man appeared to be in good health at the time. “It’s just so regretful that he died so soon after her.”
According to a renovation worker who spoke with Shin Min, police arrived around noon. The worker indicated authorities believed the man had been dead for around four days before his body was discovered. The body was removed from the unit in a vehicle at 4 p.m.