Delhi Crime series exposes police failures and political corruption in India
The Netflix series 'Delhi Crime' highlights the severe lack of resources in Indian police and the corruption of political leaders, as it dramatizes the 2012 gang rape and murder of Jyoti Singh in New Delhi. Created by Richie Mehta, the show follows the police investigation into the brutal crime that shocked the nation. The series underscores systemic failures in law enforcement and governance, drawing attention to ongoing issues of violence against women and impunity in India.
Key facts
- Jyoti Singh, 23, was raped and tortured on a bus in New Delhi in 2012
- The crime inspired Richie Mehta to create the series 'Delhi Crime'
- The series focuses on police efforts to find the perpetrators
- It highlights lack of police resources and political corruption
- The case traumatized the entire country
Entities
Artists
- Richie Mehta
Institutions
- Netflix
Locations
- New Delhi
- India