Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 9 (TIWN) For 36 years, Sapna Jain, now 53, was kept shackled in chain in a dark, dingy room by her father who believed that she was 'mentally ill.'

Water was thrown at her so that she could take a 'bath' and food was slid to her from beneath the door.

BJP MLA from Hathras, Anjula Mahaur was informed of Sapna's plight by members of local NGO Sewa Bharti and she finally helped in rescuing the woman.