A 50-year-old woman was found tied to a tree with an iron chain in a forest in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district. A shepherd discovered her in Sonurli village on Saturday evening. Upon hearing her cries, the shepherd alerted the police, who found the woman in distress and chained.
The woman, identified as Lalita Kayi, was initially taken to a hospital in Sawantwadi in the Konkan region and then transferred to Oros in Sindhudurg. Due to her critical mental and health condition, she was later moved to Goa Medical College for advanced treatment. She is currently out of danger, but doctors have diagnosed her with psychiatric problems and found medical prescriptions in her possession.
Documents and Police Investigation
The police recovered a photocopy of her United States passport and an Aadhaar card with a Tamil Nadu address. Her visa has expired, and authorities are verifying the documents to confirm her nationality.
According to initial information, Lalita Kayi has been in India for the past ten years. Due to her weakened state from lack of food and exposure to heavy rains, she has been unable to give a statement. Police believe that her husband, who is from Tamil Nadu, may have tied her to the tree and fled.
The police are working with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office to gather more information and to ensure the woman receives the necessary care and support. The investigation continues to uncover the full circumstances surrounding this distressing incident.
