Two Decades Later: Memories of Courage and Loss from the 2005 Delhi Blasts

On the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Delhi serial bomb blasts, survivors and victims' families remain burdened by the painful memories of that tragic evening, which claimed 62 lives just before Diwali. Notable among these stories is Kuldeep Singh, a former DTC bus driver who lost his eyesight saving passengers.

The blasts, which hit Sarojini Nagar, Paharganj, and a DTC bus near Govindpuri, left 210 injured. Singh's sacrificial act on the day cost him his vision and right hand, yet he takes pride in rescuing 80 to 85 individuals. Ashok Randhawa, who narrowly escaped the Sarojini Nagar explosion, now leads initiatives for terror victims' aid.

Also affected was Surendra Yadav, grievously changed by the loss of his brother, Kaushlendra, in the Sarojini Nagar blast. The tragedy generated calls for policy changes, with activists urging government reservations for affected families. Annually, October 29 serves as a day of collective remembrance at Sarojini Nagar.