A representational image of a person suffering from mental illness. The woman had been struggling with deteriorating mental health for over three years.
| Photo Credit: Illustration by Satheesh Vellinezhi
A 62-year-old woman at Banakal, in Mudigere taluk of Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka, lived with the decomposing remains of her husband for a few days, unaware that he had passed away. The incident came to light on April 8 when the neighbours suspected a death in the family after sensing a pungent smell.
Cyril Monis, 78, lived with his 62-year-old wife Cysil at Banakal. Their son Melwin works in a glass factory in Bengaluru while their daughter is employed as a teacher in Dubai, UAE.
Published – April 09, 2026 03:23 pm IST
