Niš police discover body of man in Palilula apartment

Police in Niš discovered the body of a 52-year-old man in an apartment on Hajduk Veljkova Street in the Palilula neighborhood. The man lived alone, and neighbors only realized something was wrong when an unbearable odor began emanating from the residence.

Authorities believe the individual may have passed away several days prior, as the body was in an advanced state of decomposition. While initial police findings suggest there are no circumstances indicating a criminal act, the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office has ordered an autopsy by the Institute for Forensic Medicine to officially determine the cause of death.

Local emergency services have noted an increase in health-related calls and deaths in the region, potentially linked to extreme weather conditions affecting those with chronic illnesses.