A powerful tribute to the locals from the World of Intelligence
The mighty Pir Panjal mountains have been a silent witness to the sacrifices of the common people of Jammu and Kashmir who have undoubtedly played an important role in the success achieved by the security forces against terrorism.
“Aman ke Farishtey” , a racy spy thriller written by Brigadier Sushil Tanwar, is a fascinating tribute to such local unsung heroes. The plot of this newly released book, based in the Surankote area of Poonch district, revolves around the exciting journey of a young Military Intelligence officer Captain Asish Chauhan.
“Aman Ke Farishtey” , takes you on a roller coaster ride to the world of intelligence which is full of intrigue and Guile. As the main protagonist Captain Ashish Chauhan discovers the complexities of intelligence gathering in a difficult area, the reader too is made familiar with the nuances of his profession by the author in a very lucid manner.
Aman Ke Farishtey is dedicated to the memory of Abdul Hamid , a young man who was killed while fighting terrorists in Surankote which makes you believe that the book is probably based, or inspired from real life events. The author has certainly done justice to Hamid ‘s memory with a very powerful and poignant plot.
As Captain Ashish struggles initially to find his feet in lterror infested Surankote town, Hamid along with his group of nomad friends emerge as the ultimate saviours. Their delicate relationship is marked by genuine love and trust despite a stark contrast in their status.
The novel has several interesting and finely crafted characters who help Captain Ashish in achieving his mission in pursuit of terrorists. Abdul Qayyum , Rashid Master, Ashraf Ghazi, Haji Nur Mohammed and Bashir Lohar are amongst those who will instantly capture your imagination and leave a lasting imprint on your minds.
The book is set in the period of early 2000 when the terrorism was at its peak in Rajouri – Poonch region. The narrative effortlessly weaves the story line with the life in security forces giving the reader valuable insights into the conduct of military operations.
The transformation of Captain Ashish from a self doubting greenhorn to a cold calculative master spy and his emotional struggles with the morality of intelligence has been delightfully portrayed and stays with the reader long after the book is finished.
While there have been many books of this genre written about Kashmir , it is the Jammu region which forms the backdrop of “Aman ke Farishtey”. This rare departure from the norm by the author along with several interesting historical anecdotes of the region built carefully into the story makes it a compelling read.
The author, a distinguished serving Army officer, has relied on his own combat experiences as is evident in his vivid story telling. His first book “Mukhbir” was a huge bestseller and with “Aman ke Farishtey” , he has again delivered an unputdownable thriller.
The 175 pages long novel has been published by Delhi based Rajpal & Sons, and is available on all major e commerce platforms.
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