The discovery of a dismembered body in the rented-apartment of 70-year old Sushilamma threw the quiet neighborhood of KR Puram into a mode of chaos, when the police were alerted with the callahans report. Sushilamma’s small-town life of peace and calm was blemished by an unexpected, heinous. it was a crime!
Police records reported that this horrifying event went into action when residents sensed a strong disgusting smell coming from those surroundings. So they informed the authorities for that matter. Exploring further revealed that the senior lady’s arms and legs were cut off mercilessly and laid separately beside her dismembered body. It was done brutally and the misty and deserted area was hiding the remains of the murdered forever, and the society around would remain in permanent stun and uncertainty.
On the other side, the East Commissioner Raman Gupta, besides other officers, described a fast-track approach in the pursuit of justice and that action will be taken soon to trace the person who did such a grievous deed. Authorities are trying to get every bit of the investigation into the specifics so there comes out questions given the security and safety of the public leading to fears about the elderly living ahead alone or with little or no support.
The fact that this sad event underlines the role of community watchfulness and the requirement of constructive actions to support the insecure members of the society depicts the significance of community vigilance and the need for robust measures in terms of the safety of the society. The inquiry as to causes goes on, thus, prohibiting authorities to deal with the root issues and putting into effect actions that will not allow the second case of them to appear.
Questions Arise on Public Safety :
- How can such an evil act take place in a housing estate which is a safe haven?
- What steps should be taken to prevent houses being invaded like this?
- Are there any ways for the elderly to get assistance in the event of living on their own or with their relatives?
- In what ways can communities be made to protect people’s lives particularly among the old age group?
- Which initiatives can citizens involve themselves in so that they remain vigilant towards suspecting abnormal acts within their locality?