It appears you're referring to a distressing incident in Ayodhya where an elderly woman—around 80 years old and in frail health—was abandoned on the roadside late at night, wrapped in bedsheets. She was left by her family in the dark and later succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival at the hRead more
It appears you’re referring to a distressing incident in Ayodhya where an elderly woman—around 80 years old and in frail health—was abandoned on the roadside late at night, wrapped in bedsheets. She was left by her family in the dark and later succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival at the hospital (The Times of India).
🧓 What Happened
- The woman was reportedly deserted near Kishundaspur, under Kotwali Ayodhya police jurisdiction, by two unidentified women and a man during nighttime hours (The Times of India).
- Rescuers transported her to a hospital, but she passed away within hours (The Times of India).
🔎 Broader Context: Elder Abandonment in India
- Such tragic cases are increasingly emblematic of a hidden social crisis: older adults being abandoned due to financial strain, illness, or caregiving burdens. Shelters like SHEOWS in Garhmukteshwar and Hyderabad serve as final havens for many elders discarded by family (AP News).
- A majority aren’t aware of their legal rights under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act (2007), which mandates adult children to care for their elderly parents. State tribunals have processed thousands of cases under this law (AP News).
- Emotional reluctance and social stigma often prevent submissions of cases, even among those who suffer abandonment (AP News).
- Examples from across India include:
- An elderly woman left in Thiruvananthapuram in 2014 and rescued by police (AP News, en.wikipedia.org).
- A couple allegedly abandoned in their Gurgaon apartment for three years until neighbors intervened and a rights commission stepped in (AP News).
📌 Why This Matters
- Human Rights Violation
Abandoning an elderly relative—especially in vulnerable condition—is not only morally reprehensible, but may also violate legal protections guaranteeing care and dignity. - A Systemic Symbol
These incidents reflect deeper societal and infrastructural weaknesses—from inadequate public elder-care support to declining awareness of legal safeguards. - Call for Accountability & Reform
The cases have generated public outrage and increased calls for stronger enforcement of laws, better social welfare systems, and broader community intervention (Sputnik India, Reddit).
🧭 Recommended Actions
- For Concerned Citizens:
If you ever spot an elderly person abandoned or in distress, alert local authorities (police, social services, NGOs like SHEOWS) immediately. - For Families and Caregivers:
Familiarize yourselves with the 2007 Maintenance and Welfare Act—know the rights and legal obligations regarding elder care. - For Authorities & Policy Makers:
Enforcement of existing laws—alongside expanded public caregiving infrastructure—can uphold the dignity and protection deserved by seniors.
This tragic case in Ayodhya is part of a troubling broader pattern—that of vulnerable seniors being isolated and discarded by their closest kin. Recognizing and acting on it is
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Donald Trump recently announced a travel ban affecting citizens of 12 countries, including Afghanistan and Iran. The other ten countries on this list are: * Myanmar * Chad * Republic of the Congo * Equatorial Guinea * Eritrea * Haiti * Libya * Somalia * Sudan * Yemen The primary stated reason for thRead more
Donald Trump recently announced a travel ban affecting citizens of 12 countries, including Afghanistan and Iran. The other ten countries on this list are:
See less* Myanmar
* Chad
* Republic of the Congo
* Equatorial Guinea
* Eritrea
* Haiti
* Libya
* Somalia
* Sudan
* Yemen
The primary stated reason for these travel bans is national security concerns. Trump and his administration cited factors such as:
* Inadequate screening and vetting processes in these countries, hindering the U.S.’s ability to identify potential security threats.
* Ties to terrorism or state-sponsored terrorism in some nations (e.g., Iran and Cuba, though Cuba is under heightened restrictions, not a full ban).
* Lack of cooperation with U.S. immigration enforcement, including a refusal by some countries to take back their citizens who have overstayed their visas.
* High rates of visa overstays by nationals from these countries.
* Ongoing civil strife and instability, leading to concerns about governance and the ability to provide reliable travel documents.
Trump also explicitly linked the new ban to a recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, stating it “underscored the extreme dangers posed to our country by the entry of foreign nationals who are not properly vetted, as well as those who come here as temporary visitors and overstay their visas.”
Critics, however, have argued that the ban is discriminatory and politically motivated, with some pointing to Trump’s past calls for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.”