Ex-Tihar Official Recalls Strict Surveillance and Emotional Toll During 1975 Emergency
A retired official from Tihar Jail has shared his experiences during the 1975 Emergency in India, revealing how jail staff were initially misinformed about the identity of new detainees. They were told these individuals were "dangerous extremists," but in reality, they were prominent national leaders.
The official recounted the emotional challenge of detaining familiar faces, including his own...