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Filmmaker Assaulted After Defending Students
17 Sep
Summary
- Filmmaker Dominic Sangma allegedly attacked near Rakap village.
- Sangma intervened after witnessing harassment of FTII students.
- FIR registered; two accused identified by police.
National Award-winning filmmaker Dominic Sangma was allegedly assaulted on Wednesday evening, September 16, near Rakap village in Arunachal Pradesh. The incident occurred as Sangma, who heads the Department of Screenwriting at FTII's Jote campus, was returning from his evening walk.
According to a complaint filed by his wife, Karry Padu, Sangma intervened after allegedly witnessing two men harassing students from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Padu stated the attackers were carrying bamboo sticks and appeared intoxicated.
An FIR has been registered at Balijan Police Station against Techi Nanu and Techi Sanjay of Rakap village. The complaint also alleges that an FTII security guard and four students were assaulted and wrongfully restrained. Police are investigating these claims.
Dominic Sangma is a filmmaker from Meghalaya, recognized for his Garo-language films, including 'Rapture' and 'Ma.Ama', both of which received National Film Awards. His work has also been featured at international festivals.
