Noida shocker: Tied hands, soiled clothes, locked rooms… Raid team stunned as 40 senior citizens found in filthy old-age home | VIDEO

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Noida: In a deeply troubling incident, authorities in Noida have shut down a privately-run old-age home in Sector 55 after a raid revealed severe mistreatment and neglect of elderly residents. The operation led to the rescue of 40 senior citizens who were found living in conditions described by officials as inhumane and degrading.

The facility, Anand Niketan Vriddh Seva Ashram, came under scrutiny following the circulation of a video showing a frail elderly woman tied up and confined to a small, locked room. The disturbing footage prompted an urgent response from the Social Welfare Department in Lucknow, triggering a joint raid by the State Women’s Commission, Noida Police, the Social Welfare Department, and the District Probation Office.

Elderly men & women found in inhumane conditions

What they uncovered painted a grim picture. Elderly men were found locked away in dark, cell-like rooms, while the women were discovered in a state of distress, some without proper clothing or hygiene facilities. Many were living in soiled garments, with no assistance provided for basic personal care.

Among the staff, a woman claiming to be a nurse was found to be unqualified, having completed only her school-level education. Residents, despite their age and vulnerabilities, were left to manage entirely on their own in squalid surroundings.

Charged Rs 2.5 lakhs in ‘donation’, Rs 6k as monthly fee

Investigations have revealed that the ashram was charging exorbitant fees, demanding an upfront “donation” of Rs 2.5 lakh and a monthly fee of Rs 6,000 for food and accommodation. However, the conditions and level of care grossly contradicted the fees collected.

Efforts to reach out to families of the residents yielded little concern, with some brushing aside the allegations and asserting that nothing seemed amiss.

Rescued individuals being moved to state-run facilities

Authorities documented several violations during the inspection. Steps to seal the premises have already been initiated, and all rescued residents are being moved to certified, state-run care homes where proper facilities can be ensured.

Officials from the State Women’s Commission and the district administration have pledged firm legal action against those responsible for the exploitation and neglect. An inquiry is underway to determine the full extent of accountability.