Overview

• Viral footage of an elderly woman bound in a room prompted coordinated action by Noida Police, the UP State Women’s Commission, the Social Welfare Department and the District Probation Office.
• Officials rescued 42 residents from Anand Niketan Vridha Seva Ashram after finding them locked in rooms, tied to beds and wearing soiled or no clothing.
• Investigations revealed the ashram operated without registration or trained medical staff while charging families a ₹2.5 lakh donation and ₹6,000 monthly fees.
• A criminal case has been registered against the management and the unlicensed facility has been sealed by authorities.
• Rescued elders are being relocated to government-approved homes within five days under district oversight.