Barud Kuyashar Upatakya by Kamalesh Kumar [Hardcover]

"Why did the Maoists rise up in West Bengal? Why did they cover the entire Junglemahal in a haze of gunpowder, even at the risk of their own lives? This book is a burning testament to those questions. Were all their demands unjust, was it just killing for the sake of killing? What is the history behind the bloody violence that raged from 2006 to 2011? Here, we explore the ongoing conflict between Marxism and Maoism, the Naxalite movement, the essential role of the then-ruling authorities, the significant duties of the opposition, and the precise strategies of many state police officials, including the DGP and police commissioners.

Every line of this narrative is filled with intense suspense, vivid descriptions of countless weapons, shocking landmine tactics, a chilling account of the state and central governments being overwhelmed, and the daring maneuvers of a skilled IPS officer, which will pull the reader all the way to the novel's last page.

On the other hand, amidst the gunpowder and mist, a story of inevitable love blossoms with a serene joy—a story that, despite the politics and countless acts of violence, will remain like the gentle twilight glow of an endless bridge."