I am not Mahatma by Harshavardhan C (i am reading a book TXT) 📕

“Never Mr.RK, when once I have taken a decision, I will never look back”

It was not only a surprise, but also a shock to him as none of his subordinates dare address him by name, but Dr. Glady D’Souza broke the tradition for the first time.

“Glady, it is my order, don’t move”

“Who cares you now Mr.Professor? When I have left the organization, and surrendered my position in the chain of hierarchy and returned my kit, and weapon, I have nothing to do with you and your leadership. And then how could you command me, or dictate terms to me gentlemen?”

There was change not only in her language, but also in the pitch of her voice.

“Come on comrades shoot her, I say shoot her”, The Professor gave them twice shoot her at sight orders.

All the armed squads became stand still. No one even took positions with their weapons.

She simply smiled at him, which was nothing but a slap at his cheek. The Professor lost his temper. He just pulled a long range weapon from the hands of his trusted body guard and aimed at her.

Surprisingly, all the armed squads turned back with their weapons and cocked them and aimed the Professor.

The Professor was shocked.

”You, bloody betrayers, you deny my command. How dare you are to aim at me?” He lost his temper.

“Sorry Professor. She has served us more than twenty years. You may fail to see in her the qualities of head and heart. But for us she is not only a doctor, but also we could see in her our mother, sister, friend, philosopher, guide, what not everything. You may be high in rank, but she by virtue of her conduct, character, behavior and selfless sacrifices excels everybody. It is quite un-fortunate, and a great loss not only for us as individuals, but to our organization as well, as she has declared to withdraw herself from your ledership. Henceforth, we have decided to work under her leadership, whatever the ideology she may advocate” They all said in unison.

Dr. Glady D’souza didn’t step out from the organization, but she broke out from the group and dis-agreed his leadership, and looking for a new world where all are equal and work for the ideology without any flaws and egos.

“ Doctor we all are with you, please don’t leave the party”

“It is to be decided by the central committee my dear comrades”

“We all unilaterally support you doctor, please don’t desert us”

“Okay comrades, if I say thanks to you, it is a very small word. But, one thing I can proudly say that at no point of time, I am looked down by you. I heartfully sorry to you because of this old man, as many a times I couldn’t protect you and also I have not at all taken care of your welfare and your family too, which I personally feel a greatest injustice done to you. For this, I truthfully find fault with the Central committee,as it has been simply taken decisions all through these years by its’ own, nothing but ignoring you. Anyway what is lost can’t be regained and let us hope the best in the near future. I promise you that I will forever standby our ideology tillI I breathe my last. Lal Salam comrades”

Dr. Glady D’Souza left the den.

“Lal Salm, Comrade Glady D’Souza”

They all stood up and honored her through their slogans.

She walked straight leaving them.

The professor could understand for the first time what was meant by leadership. In his heart of hearts he accepted that as a leader she excelled him.

But, now he was struggling between pride and prejudice.

44

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, situated at Shamshabad, in the state of Telangana is one of the biggest International Airports not only in India but also in the Asian continent.

Dr.Arjun was sitting in the Airport Longue. He could not understand his mother’s heart. When he demanded his mum to resign her job, she denied even at the cost of leaving him abroad forever.

When he threatened to fly to the USA she spontaneously reacted and got business class ticket booked in the name of Arjun for the very next flight and forwarded the information to him through email and also instructed him to go straight to the Air Port. His Air ticket, bag and baggage are sent to airport by her staff. He was unable to assess his mother, whether was she a Police officer first, or mother first? He was seriously thinking.

“Here is a special announcement please. All the flight services have been slightly delayed due to security reasons. Please try to co-operate with us. Sorry for the in convince.”

As soon as the announcement was completed, cops including dog squad, bomb-disposal teams, fire brigades, water cannons were kept on toes by Director General, civilaviation. Then rumors and whispers had been air floated among passengers and their kith and kin. The net results were fearpsychosis had been prevailed amongall. Additionalcops, revenue, medical, fire service and officers of all braches rushed in.

A war like scenario was created by pin drop silence. All the Air passengers and their kith and kin were solemnly praying God. Everybody was seriously thinking about the safety and security of their beloved who were about to get down the flights. Those who were about to board had second thoughts, whether to cancel their tour or find out another alternative.

The attention of Dr.Arjun was drawn towards uniformed Police and grey hounds. He was anxiously searching for his mum amidst Grey Hounds. The rapid action force joined the operation. Para military forces were also assembled there to attend immediately in the eventuality of any attacks by insurgencies.

Arjun was little disappointed. His expectation failed for the first time. In such a critical situation, his mum was always selected to lead the forces. But now neither she nor any of her lieutenants came to assist the local Police.

Every officer was on his toes. No one was left unchecked. Every passenger was cross checked with tickets, identity cards and passports. Bag and baggage were also scanned onceagain and were physically checked in the presence of passengers and officers. Arjun’s belongings were also checked when presented by Inspector Alexander.

The officers who were checking the bag and baggage questioned the very identity of Alexander, when the photo-graph in the passport and the person who produced passport, identity card and ticket were not matched. The Inspector showed Dr. Arjun who was on the left corner. They require the presence of the passenger. The Inspector rushed to Arjun and informed the same to him.

“Okay, Inspector.” He took it lightly.

Though hewasphysicallypresent at the Airport, his mind was not preoccupied with other things, nor was he in a position to respond to the situation. The inspector reminded him. Arjun looked at him politely to take it easy.

“Sorry sir, they have their rules and regulations. They never care for local Police. If we avoid them, we will be attracting their attention. Mum will be exposed, unnecessarily. Better not to be exposed ourselves also in the interest of our safety and security, under the prevailing situation. And now it is up to you sir.” He explained him and waited for his decision.

In the meanwhile the security staffrushedinand they physically checked Arjun and after knowing his identity, they left the place.

“Does mum say anything before sending you to Airport Inspector?”Arjun was expecting some information from Alexander.

In fact, the Inspector did not expect thatDr. Arjun would talk to him, as he had been serious eversince he met him in the Airport.

“Sorry sir, she has only instructed me to hand over ticket, bank cheque book and the bag and baggage to you sir” He tried to hand over blank chequebookand tickets to him.

Arjunonly took tickets, but he deniedtaking thecheque book.

“Sir…..” The Inspector tried to draw his attention.

“Please tell me Inspector.”

“Sorry sir, if you don’t mind me taking liberty, to advise you”

“Why are you saying sorry Inspector? You are an officer and an elderly man too. One can expect good advice from a sincere officer like you. Of course, I too will welcome your advice. You may please carry on.”

“Sir, you are the only hope to mum. Why don’t you change your attitude sir? You are a doctor and that you need nobody’s council ling. But you have been hurting the feelings of your mum. You know pretty well, mum will give top priority to her profession why because……..”The Inspector took a little pause.

He tried to recollect twenty five years of his long service, the challenge she faced, besides his occupational hazards all through these years.

Inspector Alexander found that it was a good time and also a rare opportunity to reveal certain facts and truth to Dr.Arjun about his childhood days. But he was anxiously looking for his acceptance.

Dr. Arjun smiled at him as an indication to continue.

45

27th Jan 1993 at 05:30hrs, a day passed after the celebration of 43rd Republic Day of sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic of India.

The house No. 239 was situated in Road No: 72, Prasasan Nagar, Banjarahills, Hyderabad, the capital city of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Prasasan Nagar was exclusively designed for the construction of bungalows for both officers of Indian Police Service and Indian Administrative Service.

“Good morning sir” Gunmen Alexander greeted his officer. It was an indication of his alertness for duty.

“Morning Alex, shall we wait for madam, or as she is getting late, shall we go.”Solomon Raj responded

“Sir, we will wait. Let madam and Bobby also come and join you sir.” Alex who was in safari dress carrying Stem- gun had been attached to the officer as gunmen for the last three years.

“Sorry if I am late,” RebeccaSolomon brought three cups of tea and served to Solomon Raj and Alex and she took the third one.

“Good morning dad, morning uncle,”theyoung boy aged about six years came in track suit and greeted them.

He was affectionately called by his parents as Bobby.

“Morning sweetie” SolomonRaj held him with his two hands and lifted him in the air.

“Very good morning sir,” Alex responded to him.

Rebecca Solomon was in a traditional cotton fabric sari, wearing sports shoes.

The driver brought the car to the Portico.

Gunmen Alex occupied the front seat, while the young couple and the child took the rear seats.

The driver drove the vehicle to Lal Bahadur Stadium, which was situated in the heart of the city.

It was 06:00 hrs when they reached the walking track.SolomonRaj and Rebecca were walking, while Bobby was unable to walk with them.

“Slow mum, you’re walking like Gulliver, I am unable to keep step with you.”

“Yes, yes, sweetiee, at present you are a Lilly Put and you have to grow my boy to keep step with us. But, don’t worry, uncle will assist you. Alex, will you please take care of Bobby?”

“With pleasure sir,”He immediately held the left hand little finger of Bobby.

Both Solomon Raj and Rebecca were walking speedily along with other college students. Somewere ahead of them, and some were walking along with them. They completed one full round and they were about to go for second round of walk.

Rebecca looked back. Bobby was logging behind them almost half of the distance away. When she observed him, the latter raised his hand asking his mum to stay back for him. Shewas also tired. She thought it better to wait for sometime for Bobby, so that she can also avail some rest and hence she waited for a while.

Solomon Raj looked back and smiled at her when she avoided second round of walk. In fact, walking was not at all sufficient for him. Then he thought that it would be better for him to jag for sometime. He started jagging.

While he was on his toes, those who were far ahead off him, turned back all of sudden, and those who were running behind him speeded up and then both the groups encircled him. Theyallat a time took out 9 mm pistols and shot him indiscriminately.

He fell on the ground, when one bullet went through his left shoulder, and another bullet