A 95-year-old woman who was allegedly being held captive by her daughter-in-law, was rescued by the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Friday, November 9.
According to reports, DCW, the women’s panel helpline, received a call from victim’s son complaining that his old mother was being held captive and tortured by his wife and in-laws.
The complainant said that he was having a marital discord with his wife and had not seen his mother for the last three months. The complainant further mentioned that mentioned that whenever he tried to meet his mother, he was forced to take help from the local police as his wife did not let him enter the house.
Taking immediate action on the man’s plea, the Delhi commission for women rushed to the spot where the old woman was held. However, they too, were denied entry into the house.
After persistent deliberations, the woman finally allowed the team to enter on the condition that her husband gives a written testimony that he will never return after taking his mother.
DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal said, “It is really sad that the 95-year-old lady was kept in such poor conditions. With only a flimsy cloth to cover herself, her condition was horrible. She had to relieve herself in a bucket placed near her bed.”
The team immediately called for an ambulance after which the old woman was shifted to a hospital where the doctor informed that she has a severe infection and requires immediate treatment. The old woman is in the hospital and her son is looking after her.
