Rachakonda police launch ‘Golden Care’ to protect senior citizens from cyber scams, abuse
Additionally, guidance will be provided on government welfare schemes, including pensions, medical aid and health insurance
By Newsmeter Network
Hyderabad: The city police have launched an initiative aiming at extending care, protection and dignity to senior citizens within the Rachakonda Commissionerate limits. The focus would be on making the elderly aware of cyber scams and senior citizens’ physical and emotional abuse that has become frequent these days.
The initiative called ‘Golden Care – care for those who cared for us’ has been launched by the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate and Rachakonda Security Council (RKSC).
Regular visits and medical assistance to seniors
As per a public release, police teams led by the Commissioner of Police, G Sudheer Babu, IPS, and Chairman of RKSC, will provide regular outreach visits, moral support, cyber safety awareness and SOS setup for senior citizens.
They will also provide medical and emergency assistance through hospital tie-ups.
Additionally, guidance will be provided on government welfare schemes, including pensions, medical aid and health insurance.
Helping senior citizens stay safe from scams
The Rachakonda Police will also offer assistance in reporting financial scams, investigating and intervening in cases of physical or emotional abuse, addressing neglect and abandonment cases and locating lost items or finding missing individuals.
The initiative is backed by legal provisions, including Section 144 BNSS, which ensures accountability for neglecting or refusing to maintain dependents, and the Maintenance Act (Sections 4 and 5), which allows senior citizens to claim support from their children.
Helpline for seniors
Senior citizens can reach out for assistance through the Senior Citizen Helpline (14567) or the Rachakonda WhatsApp number (8712662111).
Sudheer Babu emphasised the importance of this initiative, stating, “Our senior citizens are the true pillars of strength and wisdom in our society. Through Golden Care, we are not just providing security, but also compassion, dignity, and respect.”
This initiative reflects the strong commitment of Rachakonda Police and the Security Council towards building a safe, supportive, and inclusive community for senior citizens. Regular review meetings will be held to expand the scope of Golden Care and reach every senior citizen in need, the police said in a public statement.
