Delhi Riots

"Anushka, a 19-year-old student from Delhi University, has truly understood what it means to put humanity above all. Through her example, I hope many others step up."

A neighbour who risked his life to rescue six members of a family. A senior citizen who saved 80 lives. And so many more in a city torn apart by gut-wrenching violence.

A winner of the President's Gallantry Award, now-retired IPS officer Suresh Khopade prevented the communal hotbed of Bhiwandi from descending into violence even as neighbouring Mumbai burnt during the 1992-93 riots.