According to reports, an Indian couple was found dead in their flat in Abu Dhabi, where they lived for nearly 18 years.
Hailing from Kozhikode, Kerala, Janardhanan Pattiery, 57, worked at a travel agency and his wife Minija, 52, worked at a chartered accountant and audit firm.
According to a colleague and friend, the couple maintained a "normal" lifestyle but Pattiery had recently lost his job.
"They were calm and quiet people. I don't remember them having any issue with anyone.
"Pattiery had lost his job. Earlier they had sold their car. All friends and colleagues are absolutely shocked. This is unexpected," their friend added.
The couple's only son presently works in Bengaluru, India.
"On Thursday evening, their son phoned me saying his parents weren't answering calls for the past four days. I visited their building. The caretaker said he hadn't seen them for a few days. On Thursday night, police found them dead inside their flat," the friend was quoted as saying.
A social worker is following the case for repatriation of bodies.
COVID-19 tests have also been conducted.