‘Dead body was lying in his bedroom’: Indian man shows ‘sad reality’ of life in US after his elderly neighbour dies with no family members in sight

In the viral clip, the Indian man revealed that he entered his neighbour's house by using spare keys and found him dead in his bedroom.

Highlighting the stark cultural differences between the US and India, Sindhu opened up about the one thing he dislikes about the States (Representative image/Unsplash)

Several Indians dream of moving to the United States for better career opportunities and a quality life. However, living in a foreign country comes with its share of cultural hardships. Sachin Sindhu, a digital creator, recently opened up about the “sad reality of the US” after his elderly neighbour passed away in isolation, with family members unaware of his death.

In the now-viral video, Sindhu recounted the death of his neighbour, Shafar, 80, living alone. “I want to share something very painful with you all. In the apartment near my house lived a very dear friend of mine named Shafar. He was 80 years old. Here, he did not have anyone. No wife, no children living with him. I was probably the only one who knew him well. A whole day went by without hearing from him, no calls since morning. Around 8 pm, I used the spare keys I had and went into his house,” he shared.

Sindhu further revealed that he entered his neighbour’s house by using spare keys and found him dead in his bedroom. “I entered his bedroom and found him lying lifeless on the bed. I immediately called 911. The police arrived, began their investigation, and later declared him dead,” he said in the video.

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Highlighting the stark cultural differences between the US and India, Sindhu opened up about the one thing he dislikes about the States. “One thing I really dislike about the USA is that there is no real sense of family culture here. Parents do not want to live with their children, and children do not want to stay with their parents. In India, we take care of our elders and stay connected with them, but that culture does not exist here. That is why many elderly people end up living and dying in isolation,” Sindhu noted.

He further shared that he had offered to perform his neighbour’s funeral if no one came forward. “I have already told the police that if no one comes for him by tomorrow, I will take care of his funeral myself,” he said.

Towards the end of the video, Sindhu urged his followers to stay connected with their families. “Even if you live far from home, stay connected with your family. Talk to your elders every day,” he said.

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The video resonated with many online users, as they hailed Sindhu for his thoughtful gesture. “May his soul rest in peace he wanted to go away without troubling anyone. You went to check on him, that’s so kind of you sir ji. Hope his family would appreciate him now,” a user wrote.

“See, here’s the paradox: America became developed because of that kind of family system. Everyone became independent, started thinking for themselves, and was free to do whatever they wanted, without the liability or responsibility of family,” another user commented.