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Archive for January, 2011

From Lost Childhood to Uncertain Future- 1984 anti-Sikh Delhi riots.

They were in their mother’s wombs, few days old , or school going toddlers in 1984 when their fathers, uncles or siblings were butchered in the Delhi anti-Sikh riots which left almost 3000 Sikhs dead. These children were suddenly wrenched out from their snug family setup and hurled into the world of neglect, apathy and abuse.

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Sanjay Austa is a Photojournalist based in New Delhi. He can be reached at:
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