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Helpline for senior citizens opened by Assam Police

May 23: In a praiseworthy step, Assam Police has started a helpline for senior citizens living in Assam and staying alone. The help request can be sent through the following WhatsApp numbers: 6026900973, 6026900976 and 6026900968. Apart from these centralised helpline numbers, district wise helpline numbers were also provided. Here are the district wise helpline numbers for the 3 districts of Barak Valley for seeking help by senior citizens:

  • Cachar: 60269-00266, 70860-21473
  • Karimganj: 80996-62275, 98597-18870
  • Hailakandi: 94353-29685, 98646-09954

The following facilities will be provided by the Assam Police to the senior citizens:

  • Facilitating movement for COVID vaccination during lockdown restrictions, if slot is booked.
  • Arranging a personal visit to check on well being, if the senior citizen is alone and in need.
  • Facilitating essential supplies/ medicines (not related to COVID treatment and if not available locally).
  • Liaison with health authorities.
  • Any other distress call.

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