Two Sisters Found Dead in Sodepur Residence
The city of Kolkata was shaken by a tragic discovery on Monday when the bodies of two elderly sisters were found inside their house in the Sodepur area. The women, identified as Sabita Chatterjee and Kanika Dutta, were both aged between 55 and 60 years. They were found lying unconscious on the floor of their home.
Neighbour's Discovery and Police Investigation
The grim finding was made by a concerned neighbour. After receiving no response to repeated knocks on the door, the neighbour entered the premises and found the two sisters unconscious. They were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared them 'brought dead' upon arrival.
Local police have registered two separate cases of unnatural death and have initiated an investigation. While the exact cause of death will be determined by a post-mortem report, preliminary suspicions point towards a harrowing possibility.
Financial Despair and Refusal of Help
Initial inquiries by the police suggest the sisters were facing an acute financial crisis. It is alleged that they may have succumbed to severe malnutrition after starving for several days. The two women lived in Sabita Chatterjee's house and were surviving on occasional assistance from their brothers.
A neighbour revealed a heartbreaking detail about their pride and circumstance. "We offered help on multiple occasions, but they refused our assistance," the neighbour stated, highlighting the possible isolation and desperation the sisters experienced in their final days.
A Broader Concern for Elderly Welfare
This incident casts a stark light on the vulnerabilities faced by the elderly, especially those living without a robust support system. The tragedy in Sodepur raises urgent questions about community monitoring mechanisms and social safety nets for senior citizens living independently amidst economic hardship.
The police continue their investigation to piece together the final timeline of events and confirm the precise medical cause of this double tragedy. The community remains in shock, mourning the loss of the two sisters whose lives ended in such distressing circumstances.
