Description
Khaki in Dust Storm: Communal Colours and Political Assassinations (1980?1991) Police Diaries Book 1
Paperback
by Amod K. Kanth
- Publisher : Bloomsbury India (18 July 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 2020
- ISBN-10 : ?9356404291
- ISBN-13 : 9789356404298
- Weight : 0.419999500866956
- Dimensions : 20.29×25.4×4.7 cm
The story of a police officer who, after landing a coveted place in the Indian Police Service, finds his dreams restricted by myopic conventional policing and rises to the challenge||Khaki in Dust Storm|describes the investigations led by the celebrated police officer Amod K. Kanth during the tumultuous 1980s and early 1990s. This period witnessed the assassination of Indira Gandhi and the horrific riots that followed; the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi; the murder of Lalit Maken and General Vaidya; public attacks by terrorists including transistor bomb explosions; and an exponential increase in drug abuse and financial frauds. It was an era of dramatic crime, assassinations and terrorism. Kanth pieces together details, reveals previously unknown facts, carefully reconstructs the psyche of the perpetrators and recounts behind-the-scene manoeuvres. Together they make for a gripping narrative.|This is a wonderful book providing in-depth first hand information of historical burning law and order issues and security of the time between 1980-1991 with it?s repercussions and the role of media shaping our destiny. Since we faced them directly living in Delhi the capital city of India, it?s an eye opener to learn them from personal involvement and experiences of Mr Amod Kanth senior decorated Police Office and a very well respected social reformer and civil servant of our society.|This book is interesting, takes various posting of importance and covers it in detail. Provides an insiders view.|Khaki in Dust Storm, Police Diaries Book 1, communal colors and political assassinations (1980-1991), is the experiences of an IPS (Indian Police Services) officer who has handled some of the high-profile cases of the Indian Police history and saw the horrific anti-Sikh riots of 1984 and its effects afterwards.?In fact, the main USP of this book is that Mr. Kamath was one of the senior police personnel in New Delhi during the Delhi riots of 1984, and he also handled the case of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination and caught several dreaded terrorists.?However, for a layman, this book is not going to help much, especially those people who are not aware of Operation Bluestar and its horrible repercussions afterwards. That’s why I recommend to those readers who are not aware of the history of the two most tumultuous decades (1980-1991) of Indian history that you should read about it first. Then, you can go for this book. Otherwise, you will get confused.|I read many books written by ex IPS officers but this one is OMG ????|Amazing book written by a former IPS, but would’ve have been much better if he the dropped fictional character, like the journalist|Just one line:- Couldn’t wait longer for police diaries book 2.|I am appalled by the amount of Information we aren’t privy to, the evil that bubbles and boils in the underbelly of our beloved country. As I turned the pages of this book, horrified and slightly tormented at the plight of people caught in the whirlwind of dirty politics and terrorism, I also applauded our police officers for their courage, determination and dedication.Amod Kanth has compiled this book through the meticulous notes he made in his journal, back in the days when he served the country as a police officer. Supporting his vision, experiences and perspective is journalist Aradhana Hurpikar (a minor player, probably fictional, in the bigger scheme of things). Kanth’s story is perturbing, free of the political angle that ads an extra, fake dimension.Kanth narrates his upbringing, stories from his childhood days that eventually led to a thrilling career as a decorated IPS officer. Besides these tid bits, he refers to his journals and files, weaving vividly, the political scenario in India back in the 80s.The assassination of Indira Gandhi, the era of terrorist attacks, the political innuendos and a group of public servants trying to maintain order.’Khaki in Dust Storm’ is a whirlwind of events, connected through the delicate thread of humanity, experiences and the desire to see change. An enthralling book that will keep you hooked.|Much more was expected from a coveted cop…author has done a poor job in his selection of topics. Could have made the reading more exciting.|I bought this book hoping for a gripping narrative of police life. Instead, I received a book which reads as if written by a 7 class student with an overwrought sense of his/her own abilities. After five dreary pages, I put it away. What a waste of money ?The narration is mostly like this: I was sitting in my living room. The journalist said “Uncle tell me what happened on day x. I thought about day x and answered that I did this on that day.” Uggh !
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