Security Guard - An honourable living

It is sad that the government has laid out the criteria that for a security company to get the license approved, the security company should not have guards above the age of 60 years in its workforce. This is very inconsiderate seeing that the security companies had provided a way out for the senior citizens to lead an honourable living by having them work as guards. Though, they may be getting on in their years many of them are quite able to perform the simple tasks of tending to the gates of the manufacturing premises. Moreover, the security line had been one of the main, if not the main, avenue for the seniors to obtain some financial help in their late years. Even that has been cut off now.

It is hoped the government will relax its requirement a little and indirectly be of assistance to these populace in their golden years. Perhaps, if the authorities are wary of the number of thefts and burglaries occurring, the elderly guards could be allowed to work only during the day, as most break-ins at the factories seem to occur at night. Alternatively, the age limit for guard-work could be increased to 70 years, at the privilege of the security companies.