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Gujarat Police SHE Teams Reach 2,300 Senior Citizens Statewide

Gujarat Police SHE Teams Reach 2,300 Senior Citizens Statewide
Gujarat: Over 2,300 senior citizens receive safety outreach from Police’s SHE Teams · thehansindia.com

Gujarat Police visited more than 2,300 older people in the state.

The visits happened at the seniors’ homes.

Police officers asked about their safety and listened to their concerns.

They also explained how seniors could get help from the police.

The visits were part of World Senior Citizen Day.

Officers were asked to make older residents feel supported and not alone.

The program also helped police understand the special needs of elderly people.

Officials said this could help create a safer and more caring environment for senior citizens.

Key facts

People reached
More than 2,300 senior citizens
Organiser
Gujarat Police’s SHE Teams
Occasion
World Senior Citizen Day
Activity
Home visits and direct conversations with elderly residents
Support provided
Safety guidance, grievance hearing and information about available assistance
Supervision
Director General of Police Gyanendra Singh Malik
Official quoted
Ajay Chaudhary, Additional Director General of Police (CID Crime, Women Cell), Gujarat

Quotes

Ajay Chaudhary

Additional Director General of Police (CID Crime, Women Cell), Gujarat

“The primary objective of World Senior Citizen Day was to recognise the contributions, experience and rights of senior citizens while creating awareness about their health, safety and overall well-being,”
thehansindia.com

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