59 lives lost, 100 injured and numerous families affected, a story about the constant fight for justice, a story about loss, grief, and discrimination. Was justice served to the families? A case that survived for two decades, this one is for all those innocent kids and young adults who were burnt alive in Uphaar. A tragic fire broke out in Uphaar Cinema hall, a fire which destroyed the lives of hundreds. So many parents lost their kids, numerous have been traumatized and in return, the culprits were allowed to walk away from the courtroom. Will 30 Crore compensation bring back the lives of 59 individuals?
From stretching the case to twisting the evidence, the Ansal brothers have surely tried every attempt to get past their deeds. But in this epic case of tragedy, two names have always stood by and that happens to be the Krishnamoorthys, the couple who lost their two kids. Neelam Krishnamoorthy and Sekhar Krishnamoorthy have voiced up now and then to seek justice from the court. The sole book penned by the couple on the same issue, Trial By Fire, is now going to be a Netflix series! But before digging deep into the upcoming Netflix blockbuster, let’s go through the whereabouts of the Krishnamoorthys.
Where Is Sekhar Krishnamoorthy Now?
From surviving the trauma of losing two kids to creating the Association of The Victims of Uphaar Tragedy, Sekhar Krishnamoorthy has been with his wife through thick and thin. He is not very social but he is still actively working alongside his wife. He still recalls the day when his kids didn’t return home, learning the fact that Unnati and Ujjawal died in the outrageous fire tragedy, which shattered him apart. We last heard from the couple around the beginning of 2022. Sekhar Krishnamoorthy initially had an established business but ever since he lost his kids, his wife has been devoted to the court case, and seeing her wife devastated he couldn’t leave her alone.
A few of their friends and relatives suggested they should shift, probably settle down somewhere abroad. But leaving all the victims of the case alone didn’t feel right to them, they were not merely seeking justice for their kids but they also wanted to fight for all those individuals who lost their lives in the tragic accident. Years passed by and yet they didn’t decide to give up, the Krishnamoorthys are still working to make India better. All they want is an environment for a safe and secure India. Sekhar Krishnamoorthy lost his whole self, he was earning for his two kids and now when they are gone, he finds his life meaningless.
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Were Sekhar And Neelam Krishnamoorthy Satisfied With The Final Wordings Of The Court?
The culprits, the Ansal brothers, the direct owners of Uphaar Cinema hall tried a lot to play the cards of money and power. They surely tried their best to buy all those families who would be facing the aftermath of the Uphaar tragedy for a lifetime. Initially, in the year 2015, the Ansals were ordered to pay a compensation of 30 crores to all the families who have been a victim of this tragic accident. Considering their age and health issues, the court also decided to reduce their imprisonment but the members of AVUT continued to voice up against the court’s final verdict.
More than 20 years passed by but it was not until November 2021, that the two were sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. Neelam and Sekhar Krishnamoorthy initially lost their hopes in the legal system, they were heavily shocked by the verdict of 2015 and that’s why they decided to stretch the case beyond. Despite constant attempts, last year the main culprits of the case were released from jail and the couple was highly disappointed with the legal system prevalent in India.
Trial By Fire Release Date
As we mentioned above, the couple and all the severely traumatized families fought the court case for almost two decades and their struggle has been kept alive through the pages of Trial by Fire. This is not merely a storybook, but this book penned by the Krishnamoorthys tells us how brutal, inhuman, and outrageous the Uphaar accident was. The Cinema hall still stands in the same place and the horrific tragedy is still remembered by hundreds! The epic book is now going to be a Netflix series, starring Abhay Deol and Rajshri Deshpande. The trailer of the series is streaming online and as announced by Netflix, Trial by Fire is ready to release on 13th January 2022.
Where Is Sekhar Krishnamoorthy Now? – FAQs
We do think Sekhar Krishnamoorthy is alive. We haven’t heard from him for months but we believe he still proactively works for AVUT.
Many sources previously claimed that the Association of The Victims of Uphaar Tragedy is nothing but an elite group. But the constant fight of the association truly speaks for itself, it was not just a group who were seeking justice but they are still working to bring a better change in India.
Yes, the upcoming Netflix series, Trial by Fire is based on the outrageous Uphaar tragedy.
Sekhar and Neelam Krishnamoorthy were once a family of four. Unfortunately, their only two kids, Ujjawal and Unnati died during the tragic fire accident which took place at the Uphaar Cinema hall.
Yes, Sushil and Gopal Ansal have been released by court orders, the wording came in July 2022.
Yes, he and his wife, Neelam, both think the Indian law system has been highly biased in their final verdicts. Indeed, they have lost their faith in the law system.
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