CCTV footage captured a disturbing scene in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, where an elderly woman—suspected to be in her late 70s or early 80s—was abandoned by her family in a severely weakened state. The footage shows two women, with the assistance of a man believed to be an e-rickshaw driver, leaving the unconscious and visibly ailing woman by the roadside in the Kishun Daspur area late Thursday night. Without alerting any authorities or offering assistance, the trio quickly fled the scene.
Locals discovered the woman soon after and, noticing her critical condition and inability to speak or identify herself, immediately notified the police. Officers arrived promptly and transported her to Darshannagar Medical College for emergency treatment. Despite the doctors' efforts, she later succumbed to her condition during treatment.
This heart-wrenching incident has triggered widespread outrage in the community, prompting calls for swift and severe action against those responsible. The police have launched a formal investigation and are reviewing the CCTV footage closely to identify the two women and the e-rickshaw driver seen in the video. Authorities are also working with residents in the area to establish the deceased woman's identity.
A senior police official emphasized the dual importance of both attempting to save the woman’s life and holding the perpetrators accountable. “Our top priority was to get her medical help, but ensuring justice for what happened is just as important. We are confident that those involved will soon be traced,” he stated.
The case has ignited a broader conversation about elder abuse and neglect within families, with many expressing concern over the societal disregard for vulnerable senior citizens. In response, local officials have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward to aid in the investigation.
Law enforcement has promised that strict legal action will be taken against those found guilty of abandoning the elderly woman in such a heartless manner. The investigation remains ongoing.
