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Navi Mumbai man locks himself in flat for 3 years after death of kin; found surrounded by garbage, human waste

Anup Nair’s parents reportedly passed away a few years back, and his elder brother died by suicide nearly two decades ago.

His relatives attempted to contact him on several occasions; however, he avoided any interaction due to trust issues (Representative image/Pinterest)

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.

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“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.

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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.