By Krishna Mehta

The raiders who barged into Kashmir in October 1947 had more than territory on their minds. As they advanced, they left behind them a trail of dead, many of them women who killed themselves to protect their honour. Krishna Mehta’s husband was district commissioner of Muzaffarabad, and he was away repelling the attack when the marauders reached their home. Six children in tow, Krishna escaped to find safe shelter. Over the next few days and nights, hungry and thirsty, she and her family moved from one house to another, turned away from each by their hosts after a day or so for fear of the raiders. Finally the raiders caught up with them—and it was in captivity that Krishna realized the full horror of the situation. Yet, she never yielded. In the end, even her captors, pitiless thus far, were so moved by her spirit and dignity that they took it upon themselves to protect her, cutting across religious divides.

Published Date: 01/10/2005 Format: PaperBack ISBN: 0-14-400017-2 Publisher: Penguin Rating: Retail price: Indian Rs. 200.00 (Rs. 400.00) Our price: Rs. 335.00 You Save: Rs. 65.00 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

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