Question

You have recently come across a report stating that crime against the elderly is up by 22% in AB Nagar. Senior citizens especially those living alone are exposed to crimes like robbery, murder etc.
As a concerned citizen, write a letter to the editor of a local daily expressing your concern and suggesting ways to protect them. Use the following cues along with your own ideas to draft the letter.

Volunteer your services Environment to be made secure Not to leave old people alone Be in touch with them Regular police check

Answer 1

257 Cones road AB Nagar February 23, 2024 The Editor The Times of India AB Nagar Subject: Regarding the Rise in Crimes Against the Elderly Sir As a concerned citizen, I'm writing to draw attention to a recent report that shows AB Nagar has seen a startling 22% rise in crimes against the elderly. It is alarming to discover that crimes like robbery and murder are increasingly targeting our elderly, especially those who live alone. To solve this urgent problem and improve the security and welfare of our senior citizens, our community must come together. The following recommendations might help to safeguard them: Volunteer Services: Urge neighbours and young people in the neighbourhood to offer their services as volunteers. Regular check-in: Seniors' safety and security can be greatly increased by routinely checking in on them, helping them with errands, and offering company. Secure Environment: Encourage policies that will increase the safety of senior folks' living spaces. This can entail installing surveillance cameras in public locations, improving security infrastructure in residential areas, and adding more street lights. Regular Police Checks: In regions where there are more senior folks, ask for increased police presence and routine inspections. Proactive policing can give the elderly a sense of security and serve as a deterrence to potential offenders. We must tackle this problem as a group, with the active involvement of local government representatives, police enforcement, and community members. We can make great progress in giving our senior citizens in AB Nagar a safer and more secure environment by putting these recommendations into practice. I sincerely hope you will take advantage of your position to spread the word about this important problem, and I value your consideration of these recommendations. As a community, we can make sure that AB Nagar continues to be a safe and secure environment for people of all ages. I appreciate you taking the time to consider this. Sincerely ABC Resident of AB Nagar