In April 2001, sixteen BSF jawans were brutally tortured and killed by Bangladeshi security forces in Pyrdiwah village, located along the Bangladesh–Meghalaya border. Witnessing this tragic event, I was compelled to reflect on India’s instrumental role in the creation of Bangladesh in 1971—only to see the very nation we helped bring into existence turn against us.
These poignant reflections led me to explore the complex and often painful history behind the birth of Bangladesh. To my dismay, I discovered that the liberation of Bangladesh came at the staggering cost of three million lives, marking one of the most devastating genocides in human history. This revelation became the driving force behind my decision to write this novel.
This book seeks to unravel the true sequence of events that led to the creation of Bangladesh. It is a tribute to the immense sacrifices made by both Indian and Bangladeshi forces in pursuit of freedom and justice. Originally conceived as a screenplay for a film, the story eventually found its form in this novel.
If you’ve seen films such as Sam Bahadur, Pippa, The Ghazi Attack, or Children of War, you may notice echoes of similar themes and inspiration woven through these pages.
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Mahesh Bhardwaj
The author began his literary journey by writing short stories and articles, gradually progressing to novel writing. This book marks his debut novel.
He is a graduate of Government Post Graduate College, Dharamshala, in Himachal Pradesh, and holds an MBA in Marketing from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He served in the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services for four years before joining the Indian Revenue Service in 2008. Currently, he serves as an Additional Commissioner in the Customs and GST Department in Alwar.
Raised across various parts of India due to his father’s service in the defense forces, the author’s diverse upbringing has been a significant source of inspiration for this novel. An avid trekker, he also has a deep appreciation for Urdu poetry and Sufi music.
