Hyderabad, Dec. 7 -- A family in in Hyderabad's Jeedimetla was forced to live with the body of a deceased member for three days, as they did not have money for funeral. The police had to conduct the last rites.

The family, which is a native of Mahabubnagar was residing at NLB Nagar area near Shapur Nagar. The deceased identified as 76-year-old Swami Dasane, who died nearly a week ago. The neighbours noticed that the family did not step out for three days and that foul smell emanated from the house.

After being alerted, the Jeedimetla police arrived at the residence and registered a case. Investigation revealed that the family refused to seek assistance due to "pride". The Jeedimetla police with assistance from an NGO named Satya Harishc...