Panchkula police safety drive for seniors under fire after Sector 21 murder

A police safety drive for senior citizens in Panchkula is under scrutiny after a murdered elderly woman in Sector 21 was not on the campaign's contact list. The month-long initiative, launched in June, aimed to identify and assist elderly residents living alone. Police admitted the victim and her husband were not among the 170 senior citizens contacted. A TOI check found other elderly residents who said they were never visited, with local leaders criticizing the scheme as ineffective and citing recent crimes against seniors. Deputy Commissioner of Police Aditi Singh urged seniors to register via helpline 9115777026 or local stations. Police also found the victim's family never verified their domestic help, who had worked for them for 15-20 years.