World Senior Citizens Day: Gujarat repoted 21,717 Emergency Calls from Elderly in a Year
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As Gujarat observes World Senior Citizens Day on August 21, data from the state's emergency helpline paints a concerning picture of the challenges faced by elderly people.
Between September 2025 and August 2026, as many as 21,717 senior citizens in Gujarat sought emergency assistance through helpline 112, according to the available data.
The cases ranged from public disputes and assaults to accidents, domestic violence, theft and suicide attempts, highlighting the different kinds of emergencies faced by elderly citizens.
Public Disputes, Assaults And Accidents Among Key Cases
A significant number of calls reportedly involved public quarrels, disputes, physical attacks and accidents.
The data also includes cases involving domestic violence, theft and attempted suicide, indicating that elderly people require emergency assistance in a wide range of situations.
21,717 Calls From Senior Citizens In One Year
The figure of 21,717 represents calls made to 112, the emergency helpline for police and other emergency services, during the period from September 2025 to August 2026.
However, these figures cover only one emergency helpline.
Other services, including the 181 helpline, also receive calls seeking assistance from senior citizens. If those figures are added, the overall number of elderly people seeking emergency help could potentially be significantly higher.
The data has raised questions about the safety and support available to senior citizens in Gujarat, particularly those who require immediate assistance during incidents involving violence, accidents or other emergencies.
