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Retired CIDCO Employee Accuses Son, Daughter-In-Law of Misappropriating ₹10 Lakh
An elderly grandfather in India says his son and daughter-in-law took money that did not belong to them.
The grandfather, who is 69 years old, saved ₹10 lakh for his medical treatment and daily needs.
He had put the money in a joint bank account with his son and daughter-in-law because they promised to take care of him and his wife.
Later, they stopped taking care of the elderly couple, so the grandparents had to live with their younger son.
When the grandfather went to the bank to take out money, he was shocked to learn that ₹10 lakh had been withdrawn without his knowledge.
When he asked his son and daughter-in-law about it, they allegedly abused and threatened him.
The police registered a case after hearing his complaint.
They are now checking bank records to find out how the money was withdrawn.
Special laws exist to protect senior citizens and parents from such treatment, and this case is being handled under those laws.
A 69-year-old retired CIDCO employee, Ankush Thakur, filed a complaint in Ulwe against his elder son Sachin Thakur and daughter-in-law Vidya.
He alleged that the couple misappropriated Rs 10 lakh from a joint bank account he had set aside for medical treatment and old-age expenses.
Thakur said he opened the joint account trusting the couple's assurance that they would care for him and his wife in their old age.
The couple allegedly stopped taking care of the elderly parents, forcing them to stay with their younger son.
The Ulwe police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, and are verifying bank records.
- Who
- Ankush Thakur, a 69-year-old retired CIDCO employee, who accused his elder son Sachin Thakur and daughter-in-law Vidya.
- What
- Alleged misappropriation of Rs 10 lakh from a joint bank account meant for medical treatment and old-age expenses.
- Where
- Shivajinagar, Ulwe, Navi Mumbai.
- When
- Recently, when Thakur visited the bank to withdraw money for medical treatment and daily needs.
- Why
- Thakur claims his son and daughter-in-law stopped caring for him after promising to do so, and took the money he had kept aside for his old age; a case was registered under senior citizens protection laws.
Key facts
- Complainant
- Ankush Thakur, 69-year-old retired CIDCO employee
- Accused
- Sachin Thakur (son) and Vidya (daughter-in-law)
- Alleged Amount
- Rs 10 lakh
- Location
- Shivajinagar, Ulwe, Navi Mumbai
- Police Station
- Ulwe Police
- Legal Provisions
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
- Account Type
- Joint bank account
- Intended Purpose
- Medical treatment and old-age expenses
Quotes
Ulwe Police Officer
Police officer from Ulwe, Maharashtra
“"During his old age, the complainant was dependent on the money kept in the bank for his medical treatment and daily needs. The allegations regarding the withdrawal of the amount and the circumstances surrounding the transactions are being verified as part of the investigation."”
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