Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Tirupati Event Highlights Seniors’ Value and Cyber Fraud Risks
A group in Tirupati held an event to honor older people.
The event was organized by Rastriya Seva Samithi, also called RASS.
Police official Bhaktavatsalam said older people have important experience and help guide families.
He warned them not to share OTPs with strangers who call on the phone.
He also asked them to avoid anger and tension in family matters.
He said police would help elderly people through a toll-free number if they were denied justice.
RASS said it has been helping senior citizens for 30 years.
At the event, 25 older people received useful items such as walking sticks, blankets, hearing aids, wheelchairs and rice.
Urban DSP Bhaktavatsalam called senior citizens guiding lights for society.
He urged elderly people to stay alert against cyber fraudsters seeking OTPs by phone.
Police assistance would be provided through a toll-free number when elderly people are denied justice.
RASS has served senior citizens for 30 years, according to Union Bank manager Prasad.
Walking sticks, blankets, hearing aids, wheelchairs and rice were distributed to 25 elderly people.
- Who
- Rastriya Seva Samithi organized the event, with Urban DSP Bhaktavatsalam as chief guest and Union Bank manager Prasad speaking.
- What
- An International Day of Older Persons program honored senior citizens, shared safety advice and distributed assistance.
- When
- The event was held on Thursday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Tirupati.
- Why
- To recognize the value of senior citizens, warn them about cyber fraud and provide support and essential items.
- Event
- International Day of Older Persons program
- Organizer
- Rastriya Seva Samithi (RASS)
- Location
- Tirupati
- Chief guest
- Urban DSP Bhaktavatsalam
- Senior-service history
- RASS has served senior citizens for 30 years
- Recipients
- 25 elderly people
- Distributed items
- Walking sticks, blankets, hearing aids, wheelchairs and rice