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Woman Rescued After 5 Years of Captivity
30 Sep
Summary
- A 32-year-old woman was rescued after being confined for five years.
- She suffered from mental illness and partial visual impairment.
- The rescue occurred during a routine health screening.
In Rourkela, a distressing case of alleged prolonged confinement came to light when a 32-year-old woman was rescued by authorities. For approximately five years, she was reportedly kept in a poorly ventilated room by her stepmother, living in unhygienic conditions and receiving inadequate care.
The discovery was made during a door-to-door mental health screening initiative by the health department. An ASHA worker noted the woman's distressed state and alerted local officials, prompting a joint visit by the Bargaon police and community health center.
Upon arrival, officials found the woman in a visibly poor state, malnourished with overgrown hair and nails, indicating severe neglect. Health workers provided immediate aid, including food and basic hygiene measures, before she was transferred to Astha Gruha, a shelter home for mental health care.
Police have warned the stepmother regarding the alleged mistreatment, and an ongoing investigation aims to determine the full circumstances of the woman's confinement and neglect over the past five years.
