16 Facts About Devika Rotawan

Devika Rotawan is a survivor of the 2008 Mumbai attacks and a key witness who identified Ajmal Kasab during trial as a perpetrator of the attack.

Devika Rotawan was nine years old when she was shot in the leg during the attack in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai.

Devika Rotawan was born to Sarika and Natwarlal Rotawan and has two brothers.

Devika Rotawan's father sold dried fruit before the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Devika Rotawan began school at age 11, but had at first encountered resistance to her enrollment due to security concerns.

Devika Rotawan enrolled to IES New English High School, Bandra east, completed HSC from Siddharth College, Fort.

Devika Rotawan completed her graduation in Arts from Chetana College in 2023.

Devika Rotawan lost the use of her right leg during her treatment and recuperation.

Devika Rotawan was the youngest witness in the trial against Ajmal Kasab.

Devika Rotawan was recuperating from her injuries while preparing for the trial in meetings with lawyers and depositions.

Devika Rotawan has said additional compensation later went to her own medical treatment.

Devika Rotawan has said she wants to become an IPS officer.

In 2020, as a victim of terrorist attack Devika Rotawan filed a petition to request the government to allot for a house under the economically weaker section and the high court directed the government to consider her plea and pass appropriate orders.

In 2022, Devika Rotawan moved the high court noting that her representation was rejected by the government.

Devika Rotawan received the Nagrik Ratan award in Rajasthan from Banwari Lal Joshi.

Devika Rotawan demanded a strong law to deal with the terror.