Noida Old Age Home Horror: Seniors Found Tied, Soiled and Locked in Rooms

Noida (The Uttam Hindu) : In a disturbing revelation, a joint raid on an old age home in Noida’s Sector 55 has exposed inhuman conditions and shocking neglect of elderly residents. Authorities rescued 40 senior citizens, many of whom were found locked in dark, filthy rooms, some in clothes soiled with urine and faeces, and one elderly woman tied up and confined to a room. The raid was carried out on Thursday afternoon by a joint team comprising the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission, Noida Police, Social Welfare Department, and the District Probation Office, after a viral video showing a woman tied up in a room caught the attention of officials in Lucknow.

“They Were Living in Misery”

During the raid at Anand Niketan Vriddh Seva Ashram, authorities found male residents locked in basement-like rooms with no natural light, and many elderly women in distressing and unsanitary conditions. Some were barely clothed, and residents were forced to care for themselves without any professional help. A woman claiming to be a nurse on the premises was later found to be only 12th-pass, raising serious questions about the home’s staffing and medical supervision.

Residents Charged Hefty Fees for Abuse

The old age home was reportedly charging ₹2.5 lakh as a “donation” for admission, along with ₹6,000 per month for accommodation and meals — despite providing almost no basic care. Shockingly, when the administration contacted family members of some residents, many downplayed the situation, insisting that “everything was fine.” Officials suspect that families may have been either misled or reluctant to take responsibility for their elderly relatives.

Legal Action and Sealing Underway

Based on a formal complaint from the Women’s Commission, the Noida Police have begun legal proceedings against the management of Anand Niketan. The ashram is now in the process of being sealed with full administrative backing. District authorities have confirmed that all rescued residents will be relocated to recognised, government-run old age homes where they will receive proper care and supervision.

Officials Speak Out

“This was a case of gross human rights violation,” said a senior officer involved in the operation. “These are our elders — they deserve dignity and care, not to be treated like this.” The State Women’s Commission and the Social Welfare Department have vowed strict and immediate action against the ashram’s management. Investigations are ongoing, and criminal charges under relevant sections of the IPC and Senior Citizens Act are likely.

A Wake-Up Call

The incident has triggered outrage among citizens and rights groups, highlighting the urgent need for regulation, monitoring, and transparency in private institutions claiming to care for vulnerable senior citizens.