Pawan Kalyan bats for online citizens’ forum to question abuse of law and order, if any

Collector P.S. Leela Alex at Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) in Vellore to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday. | S. Leela Alex inaugurated a human chain at Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) in Vellore to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.According to a press release, students, nuses, healthcare staff, and residents participated in the event to create awareness on prevention of abuse on senior citizens and to encourage people to respect and care for them. The event was organised by the Department of General Medicine and Geriatrics of the hospital.As part of the event, participants displayed placards with messages on rights of senior citizens and prevention of physical, emotional and financial abuse on them. M. Rohini Devi, Dean, GMCH, Bijin Oliver John, senior assistant professor, Geriatrics Unit, GMCH (Vellore), were present, the release said. Published - June 16, 2026 11:57 pm IST

Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly. File | He claimed that the posts were circulated from a page titled "Sourav Ganguly Fans", which describes itself as an unofficial fan page, and sought action against those who operate that page.In his complaint to Thakurpukur Police Station, Mr. Ganguly alleged that posts "that are intended to malign my reputation and create a negative impression among the public" were being continuously shared.The former cricketer said the page, which has over 3.6 million followers, was causing serious harm to his personal and professional image through the dissemination of allegedly false and damaging material."Being a public figure, I understand that opinions and criticism are a part of public life; however, spreading misleading, defamatory, and damaging content with the intention of harming my reputation is unacceptable and requires appropriate legal action," Mr. Ganguly said in the complaint.He urged the police to identify the individuals or group operating the page and take action against them under the relevant provisions of law."I therefore request you to kindly register my complaint against the individuals/group operating this page and take necessary action as per the applicable laws," Mr. Ganguly wrote in his complaint.The former southpaw also sought immediate intervention to prevent further circulation of such content on social media platforms.Requesting a thorough probe, he said the authorities should investigate the matter and "take immediate necessary action to prevent further misuse of social media platforms to damage my reputation".A senior police officer confirmed receiving Mr. Ganguly's complaint and said the matter was being examined.Mr. Ganguly, one of India's most celebrated cricketers, captained the national team between 2000 and 2005 and later served as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He is currently the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Published - June 16, 2026 07:49 am IST

Members of the Senior Citizens Welfare Association expressed concern over the rising cases of abuse against senior citizens and retired employees. They appealed to the officials of the Disabled Welfare, Women Development and Child Welfare, Revenue, and Police Departments to take measures to prevent abuse of senior citizens.“We planned awareness programmes on June 15 (Monday) across NTR and Krishna districts in observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, aimed at identifying and addressing the issues and mistreatment of senior citizens,” said Motukuri Venkateswara Rao, a member of the Senior Citizens Welfare Association State Council.Elders are already suffering from various health issues, along with loneliness, as their children are living far away. Criminals and cyber offenders are targeting senior citizens who are living alone, said Mr. Venkateswara Rao.“As there are no joint families, mental stress among children, job losses, financial problems, apartment culture in cities, and disputes among couples, parents, and grandparents are being neglected and abused,” said Mr. Venkateswara Rao, who is also the Secretary of the NTR District Senior Citizens Welfare Association.Speaking to The Hindu on Sunday (June 14, 2026), Krishna District Collector D.K. Balaji said that action would be taken against those who ill-treat or neglect parents. Victims can approach the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) concerned and the officer can order for financial support to the parents under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.“Parents are requested to give their properties to children as gift deed only, and they will have the right to take back if necessary. We are also observing the situation in the homes meant for senior citizens,” said Mr. Balaji.Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) K.G.V. Saritha of NTR Commissionerate asked the children to conduct antecedent verification, before appointing caretakers and domestic helps for their parents.“The security agencies should supply caretakers only after taking up antecedent verification and checking the pre-history of the persons to prevent abuse of senior citizens,” Ms. Saritha said.“We request the officers to respond to the grievances of senior citizens who have submitted petitions regarding harassment in the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS),” Mr. Venkateswara Rao said. Published - June 14, 2026 11:23 pm IST