Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Families Demand Justice 28 Years After Uphaar Cinema Fire
Imagine a movie theater caught fire a long time ago.
Many people died because of the fire.
Now, years later, the families of those who died are still fighting for fairness in court.
They feel the people responsible haven't been punished enough, and they are upset that a special hospital to help people has not been built as promised.
They believe rich and powerful people sometimes get treated better than others in the justice system.
Families of the victims of the 1997 Uphaar Cinema fire are seeking justice on the 28th anniversary.
The fire, which occurred on June 13, 1997, resulted in 59 fatalities and numerous injuries.
Neelam Krishnamoorthy, representing the Association of Victims of the Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT), continues to advocate for justice.
A Rs 60-crore fine was imposed on the accused brothers in 2015 in lieu of a custodial sentence, with funds earmarked for a trauma center that has yet to be built.
The court's decisions, including reduced jail terms and delays in projects, have frustrated the victims' families.
- Who
- Families of the victims, represented by Neelam Krishnamoorthy, are seeking justice.
- What
- Families are seeking justice for the Uphaar Cinema fire tragedy.
- When
- The 28th anniversary of the fire is being observed.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- To ensure those responsible are held accountable and to honor the victims.
Victims' Families
Accused/Courts
Justice and Accountability
Victims' Families
Demand stricter punishment for those responsible for the fire and seek fair treatment in the justice system.
Accused/Courts
The accused brothers have received reduced sentences and the trauma center has not been built as promised.
- Event
- Uphaar Cinema fire tragedy
- Date of Fire
- June 13, 1997
- Fatalities
- 59
- Victims' Advocate
- Neelam Krishnamoorthy
- Fine Imposed
- Rs 60 crore
- Fine's Purpose
- Building a trauma center
- Status of Trauma Center
- Stalled