Pimpri Chinchwad Police Launches 24 by 7 helpline for Senior Citizens
On 7th July, at a senior citizens’ event held in Bavdhan, Pimpri Chinchwad police commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey started ‘Jeshthanubandh’, a new 24×7 security helpline service for all senior citizens who are single, whose children stay away & others in distress.
Speaking to Pune Pulse, Nilkanth Bajaj, Chairman, Sadabahar Senior Citizen Sangh & Co-Organizer of the event, said “We organize such events for senior citizens about role of police in ensuring utmost safety of senior citizens & how senior citizens can stay alert themselves. Hence, with the Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissioner gracing this event, it was remarkable event where all the senior police officers guided many senior citizens. However, the only thing is that these measures, as in starting this Jeshthanubandh and else, should be implemented in reality as well because several times we as senior citizens have to keep taking follow ups from the police regarding any incident.”
As per information, various notable personalities like Vinay Kumar Choubey, Police Commissioner, Pimpri Chinchwad, Sanjay Shinde, Associate Commissioner of Police, Pimpri Chinchwad, Dr Kakasaheb Dole, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Circle – 2, Pimpri Chinchwad, Dr Vishal Hire, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Wakad Division, Pimpri Chinchwad, Kiran Dagde, Corporator, Pune Municipal Corporation, Dilip Vedepatil, Corporator, Pune Municipal Corporation & Sanjay Chordia, Founder Suryadatta Group of College Bavadhan Pune were present at the event.
Vivek Mugalikar, Co-Organizer of the event & Senior Police Inspector, Hinjewadi Police Station, said “Some of the most well known crimes like cyber theft, stealing money & many more tend to happen with senior citizens. Nowadays, crime is on a rapid rise with senior citizens. Hence, the Pimpri Chinchwad police has decided to effectively initiate 24×7 safety service for senior citizens who can approach the police at any time of the day.”
Vinay Kumar Choubey, Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissioner, said “Nowadays, criminals generally tend to target such senior citizens who live alone & who have no companion. Of course, it also happens with senior citizens who live with their family but mostly the target senior citizens who are alone. Then, they establish an affectionate relation with them & daily interact with them. Then, these criminals start asking for money by falsely telling them that they have various different needs like a medical emergency for them or by any other means & compel the senior citizens to transfer a huge amount to a bank account & swindle money. This is just one type of crime but many other crimes take place with senior citizens. Hence, through this event today, I am honored & privileged to give guidance and assistance in legal matters to all senior citizens living in Bavdhan area and various societies.”
The helpline numbers with which senior citizens can approach the police 24×7 are:
Thus, the Pimpri Chinchwad police appeal all the senior citizens to stay vigilant & do not hesitate to approach the police at any time of the day through the above-mentioned helpline numbers or at the nearest police station.
