1528 by Rohit Saha is a haunting photobook delving into Manipur’s troubled history of extrajudicial killings and social unrest. It challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths and consider the implications of state violence.
“With this project, my aim was to understand the nature and scale of these fictitious clashes that are often called ‘fake encounters’, considering the landscape as witness. By volunteering for the EEVFAM (Extra Judicial Execution Victim Families Association Manipur) – an organization formed by the widows of deceased – I gained insight and gathered evidence about the situation at hand. By going through available testimonies and witness accounts, I was able to shape my current perspective – a photobook of my personal experiences in Manipur between 2016-2018.” -Rohit Saha
