Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Series Challenged by Ex-Investigator
Imagine a TV show about a famous case, but the real people involved say it's not accurate.
That's what's happening with a web series about the Rajiv Gandhi assassination.
Amod K Kanth, who led the investigation, says the show gets the facts wrong.
He's upset because it changes what happened, makes people look bad, and could hurt the reputation of the investigators.
He's also concerned about the dramatization of events and procedures, especially the depiction of investigators threatening the accused.
Because of the misleading portrayal, he has sent a legal notice to the show's creators.
Amod K Kanth, former DIG, challenges the web series 'The Hunt: Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case'.
Kanth alleges the series misrepresents facts and undermines the investigation.
He objects to the dramatization of events, characters, and investigative procedures.
Kanth claims the portrayal defames him and the CBI team involved.
A legal notice was issued to the web series makers regarding the portrayal.
- Who
- Amod K Kanth, former DIG, and the makers of the web series 'The Hunt: Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case'.
- What
- Amod K Kanth is challenging the makers of a web series for misrepresenting facts related to the Rajiv Gandhi assassination.
- When
- During a media briefing on Thursday; legal notice dated July 21, amended July 24.
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Kanth alleges misrepresentation, defamation, and damage to the reputation of investigators.
Amod K Kanth's Perspective
Web Series Makers' Perspective
Accuracy vs. Artistic License
Amod K Kanth's Perspective
The web series inaccurately portrays investigation procedures and events.
Web Series Makers' Perspective
The web series uses creative liberties for entertainment purposes.
Defamation Concerns
Amod K Kanth's Perspective
The portrayal defames Kanth and the CBI team.
Web Series Makers' Perspective
The portrayal is for dramatic effect, not necessarily malicious.
- Plaintiff
- Amod K Kanth, former DIG
- Case
- Rajiv Gandhi Assassination
- Issue
- Misrepresentation of facts in a web series
- Web Series Title
- The Hunt: Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case
- Legal Action
- Legal notice issued