Archive · 29 May 2025
Mumbai Woman Attempts Suicide After Harassment by Son
A 78-year-old woman in Mumbai attempted suicide after her son repeatedly yelled at her.
She lived with multiple family members, including her unemployed and alcoholic son, who often fought with her.
After being verbally abused and told to leave the house, she bought rat poison.
Her daughter found her and took her to the hospital.
Police registered a case against her son under a law protecting senior citizens.
An activist highlighted the shame and underreporting of elder abuse, and the need for more awareness and action from housing societies.
A 78-year-old woman in Goregaon attempted suicide.
The woman's son allegedly yelled at her repeatedly.
Police registered a case against the son.
The woman bought rat poison and consumed it.
This incident highlights the issue of elder abuse.
- Who
- A 78-year-old woman and her son.
- What
- A woman attempted suicide after being harassed by her son.
- When
- On May 25.
- Where
- Goregaon, Mumbai.
- Why
- The woman was allegedly tired of being repeatedly yelled at by her son.
- Location
- Goregaon, Mumbai
- Victim's Age
- 78
- Trigger
- Son's verbal abuse
- Method
- Rat poison
- Current Status
- ICCU in a private hospital
- Legal Action
- Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act