Parabas by Suchitra Bhattacharya [Hardcover]

Rosinder's sister and brother-in-law, Gurbachan Singh and Rohini Kaur, have come from Desgaon Rohila. Today, there is a different atmosphere in Rajinder's flat in Bhawanipur, with his mother, wife, and son Kuldeep. Kuldeep is happy to have his Pooji and Fuffarji (uncle and aunt) around. Growing up in Bengali culture, Kuldeep's mind suddenly drifts to the green fields of Rohila and the face of his friend Rana's sister, Rimjhim. But in the flat of Rajinder, an innocent expatriate businessman who deals in stylish car fittings, an announcement of death arrives unexpectedly. Based on false information, the Punjab police rush to Kolkata and kill Rajinder's sister and brother-in-law on suspicion of being extremists. A family is burned by the fire of injustice, unfairness, and betrayal. Kuldeep gropes for light in the impenetrable darkness, seeking justice. He wants to go to Punjab. But even there, will he be able to become a son of the soil? Will he not feel like a stranger? The answers to these questions lie in the vivid story of this novel.