Dr Narendra Dabholkar’s murder was an act of terrorism according to the charge sheet submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The main purpose was to create terror and unease in society. Many of those who were considered fringe elements back then are now at the forefront
Pune police have filed 58 cases under the Anti-Black Magic Act in the past ten years, but have not secured a single conviction. Experts question the ability of police to effectively address cases related to black magic and supernatural rituals. Advocates call for proper training of police personnel to strengthen the Act.
The play is about Chandi Dasi who is compelled to take up her ancestors’ profession of burying corpses despite her unwillingness to continue the family’s legacy.