Oldest woman in country passes away at 112

Kunjannam Antony, the oldest woman in the country at age 112, passed away at a private hospital here today, her family said.

She was admitted to the hospital last night and died of old age related ailment this morning, they said.

In 2014, the Limca Book of Records had recognised Kunjannam, a spinster, as the oldest woman in the country.

Relatives of Kunjannam also have with them the Baptism certificate issued by the Vicar of Our Lady Rosary (Catholic) Church at a nearby church, recording that she was baptised on May 20, 1903.