Retired Railway Employee Dies After Years Of Abuse In UP, Divyang Daughter Found Starving

A disturbing case of prolonged abuse has emerged from Mahoba district in Uttar Pradesh, where a retired railway employee and his mentally challenged daughter were allegedly confined and tortured by their

caretakers for nearly five years.

The abuse is said to have led to the death of the elderly man and left his daughter in a critical condition.

The victim, Omprakash Singh Rathore, aged 70, was a former senior clerk with the Indian Railways. After the death of his wife in 2016, Omprakash moved into a separate house with his 27-year-old daughter Rashmi, who has mental disabilities. To help manage the household, the family hired Ram Prakash Kushwaha and his wife

Ramdevi as caretakers.

According to Omprakash’s brother cited by NDTV Amar Singh, the couple gradually took complete control of the house.

He alleged that the caretakers confined Omprakash and Rashmi to rooms on the ground floor, while they themselves lived upstairs. Over time, the father and daughter were allegedly denied food, medical care and basic human dignity.

“Whenever relatives came to visit, the servant would make excuses and send them away, saying that Omprakash didn’t want to meet anyone,” Amar said.

The abuse came to light on Monday when the family was informed of Omprakash’s death. When relatives reached the house, they were shocked by what they saw. Omprakash’s body was extremely frail and showed clear signs of prolonged neglect. Rashmi was found naked in a dark room, barely conscious.

Family members said the young woman was reduced to a skeletal state due to starvation. “There was no flesh left on her body; only a skeletal frame remained, barely clinging to life,” said Pushpa Singh Rathore, a relative.

Omprakash was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The police have taken custody of the body and sent it for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

Neighbours expressed disbelief over the incident, recalling Omprakash as a dignified man who was always well-dressed and respected in the locality. His sudden and tragic end has left the community shaken.

Rashmi is now under the care of family members. They have demanded the strictest possible punishment for those responsible, calling the incident a grave failure of humanity and trust. Police said an investigation is underway and action will be taken based on medical and forensic reports.