New Delhi: As Delhi riots complete 1 year on February 23, 2021, a documentary has been prepared by Saransh Films and is all set to release soon.
A special screening of the documentary was organized on February 20 at Film Division Auditorium, Mahadev Road in the national capital.
Kamlesh K Mishra, the writer-director of the 66th National Film Award-winning film ‘Madhubani: The Station of Colors’ has directed the documentary.
The movie has sought to capture the real picture of dreaded riots in the capital, first-hand account of eyewitnesses and the ‘agenda and propaganda’ that triggered mindless violence, bloodshed and resulted in killing of about 53 people.
The film has however been produced by Naveen Bansal.
Makers of the film (DELHI RIOTS: A TALE OF BURN & BLAME) say that this is an attempt to delve deeper into these riots and suffering of those affected by it.
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Riots broke out during Trump’s India visit
Riots erupted in the North East district of Delhi on 23 February 2002. For the next 5 days, the whole area was scorched in the heat of those riots. In those riots, a total of 53 people lost their lives, including a head constable of Delhi Police and an IB official. Approximately 200 people were grievously injured. More than 400 policemen were seriously injured.
More than 200 shops and houses were burnt down. 500 vehicles were burnt. Approximately 25,000 crore rupees worth of private and Govt. property were gutted.
Over 750 FIRs lodged in Delhi riots case
While probing the bloody and barbaric riots, the Delhi Police used artificial intelligence and forensic technology to investigate over 750 Delhi riot cases that rocked the country last year.
Delhi Police Commissioner S N Srivastava recently told media that they have lodged 755 FIRs in riot cases.
“You are aware of the riots which led to 53 deaths and 581 injuries. Riots reached a peak on February 24 and 25 last year. A total of 755 FIRs were registered and we made it a point to see that no one had a grievance that their complaint was not acknowledged,” Srivastava said.
He said the intention of the Delhi Police was to ensure a free and fair investigation.
