New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal conducted a surprise inspection at an old-age home along with minister Rajendra Pal Gautam on Friday and found 20 differently-abled senior citizens living in pitiable condition, a statement said.

The old-age home was being run by an NGO in Nangloi.

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According to a statement from the DCW, Women and Child Development Minister Gautam was also a part of the surprise inspection.

"Around 20 specially-abled senior citizens kept in unhygienic and pitiful conditions. They also complained of being held captive and getting beaten up," the DCW said.

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The minister ordered immediate action in the matter. PTI

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