Five-day-old body of cop found in capital city

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A five-day-old body of a cop has been found. He has been identified as Shibu (50), a constable of Kanjiramkulam police station. The body was found in his house at Thirupuram in Neyyatinkara.

The body was found in a search conducted by his neighbours after a foul smell emanated from the house. He was staying alone in the house. He has been estranged from his wife for almost ten years. He had some heart ailments.

Shibu was on medical leave. A clarity could be obtained on his death only after getting the post mortem report. The inquest is progressing. Police officials including rural SP have reached the spot.