ZEE5 Global launches Hathras 16 Days investigative series on shocking case

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Hathras 16 Days explores the aftermath of the 2020 Uttar Pradesh case through journalism, testimonies and institutional scrutiny on ZEE5 Global.

MUMBAI: ZEE5 Global has released a new investigative docu-series examining one of India’s most debated criminal cases in recent years. Directed by Patrick Graham, the production revisits the 2020 incident in Uttar Pradesh involving the assault and death of a young Dalit woman, while tracing the public outrage, political reactions and media coverage that followed. Streaming exclusively on the platform, Hathras 16 Days focuses on the tense sixteen-day period that shaped national conversations around caste, gender and institutional accountability.

The series places journalist Tanushree Pandey at the centre of the narrative as she pieces together testimonies, official statements and field reporting connected to the case. Through archival visuals, interviews and on-ground documentation, the programme attempts to present a layered account of how information emerged and why the case triggered widespread protests across India. The recently released trailer highlights the emotional intensity of the investigation while also showing the challenges faced by reporters and activists seeking answers.

Hindi ZEE5 said the project reflects its effort to support stories that encourage public reflection while remaining rooted in empathy and factual storytelling. Director Patrick Graham described the documentary as an examination of deeper social structures that influence whose voices are heard during moments of crisis. He also acknowledged the persistence of journalists who continued reporting despite pressure and scrutiny during the aftermath of the case.

Produced as a Docubay Original and set in rural Uttar Pradesh, the series combines true crime storytelling with social commentary. Hathras 16 Days is now streaming on ZEE5 Global in Hindi, adding another investigative title to the platform’s growing slate of documentary content focused on contemporary South Asian issues.

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