Mumbai: A shocking incident came to light in Borivali West, where a 30-year-old caretaker allegedly tied the hands of a 75-year-old woman and physically assaulted her. The incident occurred at Sai Senior Care Foundation on March 11.
The caretaker allegedly threatened the elderly woman, warning her not to disclose the incident to anyone, or she would be beaten again. As a result, the victim remained silent for a few days.
According to the FIR, the complainant, Vishali Ajwelkar, is retired. Her husband passed away 26 years ago, and she has three children, including a daughter. For the last six months, she has been residing at Sai Senior Care Foundation, located at Bamane Niwas in Gorai 2, Borivali West.
On March 11, between 4 pm and 5 pm, Ajwelkar reportedly felt the need to urinate frequently and went to the lavatory several times. The caretaker, identified as Surekha Pawar, a resident of Palghar, allegedly refused to assist her repeatedly.
According to the complaint, Pawar allegedly tied Ajwelkar’s hands to the bed while she was sleeping and later beat her with a broom. The accused allegedly assaulted her to prevent her from resisting. After the assault, Pawar reportedly threatened the victim, warning her not to disclose the incident to anyone or face further harm. Out of fear, Ajwelkar did not inform anyone about the incident.
On March 20, a group of women and men, accompanied by a female police officer, visited the care home. They took Ajwelkar into confidence and inquired about her condition, following which she narrated her ordeal.
After learning about the incident, Ajwelkar filed a complaint with the Borivali police. Based on the complaint, the police registered an FIR against the caretaker under Section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with other relevant sections.
Police officials stated that the caretaker has been detained for inquiry and served with a notice as per legal procedure. Further investigation is underway.
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