'They Talk of Beti Bachao': Shot by Kasab as a Child on 26/11, Govt Took 17 Yrs to Give Her a Home

Devika Rotawan, just 9 years old during the 26/11 terroe attacks, became the youngest witness to testify against terrorist Ajmal Kasab. Despite enduring a bullet wound and six surgeries, her fight for justice continued for 17 years after the attack, with her being alloted the home promised by the government at the time only in June 2025. In this interview with The Quint in 2020, she had just begun the legal battle forthe promised house, which she won only last year. This is her story. From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Become The Quint’s member and make your support count: https://bit.ly/4j8x6uy For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4gIyCln --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website for more stories: https://www.thequint.com Check out our Special Projects: https://www.thequint.com/special-projects Subscribe to The Quint’s exclusive newsletters: https://thequint.substack.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow elsewhere: » Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5ysvjAe5VqBKRhgv2G » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequint/ » LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/thequint » Twitter: https://x.com/TheQuint » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quintillion/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Video: The Quint