TNIE Documentary | 450 residents, two storeys, zero amenities: Chennai's den of misery

Right in the heart of Chennai city is a worn-out and cramped two-storey building that is home to over 128 families. Over 450 people are currently housed in these cage-like rooms, many of whom have been here for over two decades. Unhygienic living conditions, poor infrastructure, a lack of basic amenities, and whatnot. This documentary tells the story of how they ended up here, their everyday challenges, and their petition to the government.

This documentary tells the story of how they ended up here, their everyday challenges, and their petition to the government. ( Photo | Sunish P Surendran)