Daughter-in-law physically assaults her mother-in-law, distressing video surfaces from UP

In India, the abuse of senior citizens has become alarmingly common, with many elderly individuals suffering at the hands of their own families. The primary issue lies in the failure of law enforcement agencies to address these grievances effectively. According to sources, complaints filed with the Uttar Pradesh police are frequently neglected, particularly those involving abuse by daughters-in-law. This negligence results in a disturbing trend where the elderly are left vulnerable and powerless, unable to escape the cycle of abuse that plagues their lives.

Disturbing Evidence of Abuse

A recent video circulating online highlights the severity of this issue. The footage shows a daughter-in-law physically assaulting her mother-in-law, underscoring the urgent need for a more robust legal response to protect senior citizens. Despite the graphic nature of the evidence, cases like these often receive insufficient attention from authorities, further perpetuating the cycle of abuse.

#SeniorCitizenAssault is very common in India

Whenever Senior citizens approach @Uppolice , hardly registered case against Daughter in law

Result to this , they are forced to face such abuse

Biggest fault is at @dgpup part pic.twitter.com/5ze36M3UhA

— प्रियश भार्गव (@BhargavaPriyash) August 24, 2024

Call for Reform

The situation demands immediate reform. It is crucial for law enforcement agencies, including the Director General of Police in Uttar Pradesh, to take decisive action in handling cases of elder abuse. Ensuring that such cases are thoroughly investigated and that perpetrators are held accountable is essential to safeguarding the well-being of senior citizens.