Basu,Suchitra join hands with cops to help senior citizens

Former Chief Minister Jyoti Basu and legendary actress Suchitra Sen became the first to fill up forms as part of a novel scheme introduced by the Kolkata Police and the Bengal Club to ensure the security of senior citizens in the city.

At the inauguration of an old age home named Pranam at 38/1 Beltala Road next to Ballygunge police station,city Police Chief Gautam Mohan Chakrabarti said according to estimates there are 81 lakh senior citizens in the city who are facing harassment by their relatives.

“From now on,senior citizens with grievances can call the helpline 24190740 (Pranam) to avail of aid. The information will also be passed on to the police who will take necessary action,” said Chakrabarti.