Overview
- Sachin Sindhu says he used a spare key to enter his neighbor Shafar’s apartment, found him unresponsive, called 911, and police later declared him dead.
- Sindhu describes Shafar as about 80 and living alone with no wife or children, saying he was likely the only person who knew him well.
- He states he told police he would arrange the funeral himself if no one came forward to claim the body.
- The Instagram video has drawn substantial engagement, with Hindustan Times reporting more than 290,000 views and comments offering condolences and reflections on family ties.
- Coverage emphasizes that details come from Sindhu’s account and have not been independently verified, as the clip prompts discussion of cultural differences in elder care between the U.S. and India.