yourself,” Krish avoids the painful memories and changes the topic
instantly. “We had such fun times during out academy training. We never communicated
but I always knew your whereabouts. I heard you set up a software company
abroad after the training?”
“Yes, my friend. I started an
information security company. I patented this software that I created in my
final year of study. It creates an unhackable protocol layer to shield critical
applications, as in banking, or for use in organisations like NASA, intelligence
agencies and so on. But you know my company was created to gather intelligence
for RAW’s newly formed strategic intelligence wing. I will show you someday
buddy. How important information and surveillance is in today’s world! It’s
amazing how you can combat terrorism through technology and information
intelligence.”
“Yeah, you’re right. So much
is dependent on timely information. Your new role as head of this strategic
intelligence wing is absolutely critical. I feel proud that you are my friend and
that we trained together.”
“But where have you been
buddy? I understand all around the globe right? Undercover operations directly
reporting only to Lt General Khanna?”
“Yes, I have been a ground
soldier buddy. I remained in covert operations throughout. I have been in Iraq,
Afghanistan, USA, Europe, … Pakistan … Hmmm I have travelled a lot, saw a lot!
Also witnessed daredevil friends getting sacrificed for the sake of our
motherland; agents whose names will never appear on any government account book...
those that the Indian government perhaps doesn’t even recognize existed!”
Arjun nods, places a hand on
Krish’s shoulders. Suddenly, the radio crackles loudly.
“BSF Search team Alpha4
calling headquarters!”
“Headquarters here. Go on
Alpha 4.” Arjun responds immediately.
“Sir, we intercepted the
enemy in combat. We continued firing and the ISI commander has been badly hurt.
But a big Pakistani battalion was around to provide safe passage, supported by
the heavy shelling from their side. We have captured some of the operations on
video and also captured two of their commandoes alive. But the ISI commander
and the other three ISI agents in the jeep have managed to escape.”
“Ok Alpha 4. Stay alert, as
the retaliatory fire may continue a while. Keep safe! Over and out.” Arjun puts
down the radio speaker. “Damn. Got away, the bastard!”
“Don’t worry buddy! We will
grab him another day. We have a big catch already today! Arjun, I have just
received a message from Lt Gen Khanna. He wants the video evidence to be sent
to him directly to Mumbai before midnight. I have asked for Air Force support
because the Prime Minister is visiting Mumbai, and has asked RAW for an update
on the operation first thing in the morning. Obviously, the firing on both
sides of the border has caught the attention of the PMO. We need to place this
video evidence in his custody before his meeting with the PM in the morning.”
“OK, Krish. Let me make a
copy of the video evidence first and save it on to the RAW server. Hold on a
minute.” Arjun opens his laptop, connects the camcorder as it uploads the video
to the secure server. “Let me also send this link to Lt Gen Khanna. There,
done!”
“We will fly the video
cassettes along with two special agents. Arjun, why don’t you fly back with the
Air Force as well?”
“Good idea Krish.”, Arjun
looks at his watch, “It’s 9:25pm now. If I fly now I can reach there…ummm… by
ten? I will brief Lt Gen Khanna personally and I can visit home for something
important before midnight, and then fly back here immediately, for the morning
de-brief. Let me speak to Lt Gen Khanna.”
“Cool, buddy… sounds like a
plan!”
“Great! I’ll see you tomorrow
then, Krish!” Arjun offers his hand as they shake hands firmly. Arjun makes a
quick call to speak to Lt Gen Khanna and, upon confirmation he walks out to
board the
instantly. “We had such fun times during out academy training. We never communicated
but I always knew your whereabouts. I heard you set up a software company
abroad after the training?”
“Yes, my friend. I started an
information security company. I patented this software that I created in my
final year of study. It creates an unhackable protocol layer to shield critical
applications, as in banking, or for use in organisations like NASA, intelligence
agencies and so on. But you know my company was created to gather intelligence
for RAW’s newly formed strategic intelligence wing. I will show you someday
buddy. How important information and surveillance is in today’s world! It’s
amazing how you can combat terrorism through technology and information
intelligence.”
“Yeah, you’re right. So much
is dependent on timely information. Your new role as head of this strategic
intelligence wing is absolutely critical. I feel proud that you are my friend and
that we trained together.”
“But where have you been
buddy? I understand all around the globe right? Undercover operations directly
reporting only to Lt General Khanna?”
“Yes, I have been a ground
soldier buddy. I remained in covert operations throughout. I have been in Iraq,
Afghanistan, USA, Europe, … Pakistan … Hmmm I have travelled a lot, saw a lot!
Also witnessed daredevil friends getting sacrificed for the sake of our
motherland; agents whose names will never appear on any government account book...
those that the Indian government perhaps doesn’t even recognize existed!”
Arjun nods, places a hand on
Krish’s shoulders. Suddenly, the radio crackles loudly.
“BSF Search team Alpha4
calling headquarters!”
“Headquarters here. Go on
Alpha 4.” Arjun responds immediately.
“Sir, we intercepted the
enemy in combat. We continued firing and the ISI commander has been badly hurt.
But a big Pakistani battalion was around to provide safe passage, supported by
the heavy shelling from their side. We have captured some of the operations on
video and also captured two of their commandoes alive. But the ISI commander
and the other three ISI agents in the jeep have managed to escape.”
“Ok Alpha 4. Stay alert, as
the retaliatory fire may continue a while. Keep safe! Over and out.” Arjun puts
down the radio speaker. “Damn. Got away, the bastard!”
“Don’t worry buddy! We will
grab him another day. We have a big catch already today! Arjun, I have just
received a message from Lt Gen Khanna. He wants the video evidence to be sent
to him directly to Mumbai before midnight. I have asked for Air Force support
because the Prime Minister is visiting Mumbai, and has asked RAW for an update
on the operation first thing in the morning. Obviously, the firing on both
sides of the border has caught the attention of the PMO. We need to place this
video evidence in his custody before his meeting with the PM in the morning.”
“OK, Krish. Let me make a
copy of the video evidence first and save it on to the RAW server. Hold on a
minute.” Arjun opens his laptop, connects the camcorder as it uploads the video
to the secure server. “Let me also send this link to Lt Gen Khanna. There,
done!”
“We will fly the video
cassettes along with two special agents. Arjun, why don’t you fly back with the
Air Force as well?”
“Good idea Krish.”, Arjun
looks at his watch, “It’s 9:25pm now. If I fly now I can reach there…ummm… by
ten? I will brief Lt Gen Khanna personally and I can visit home for something
important before midnight, and then fly back here immediately, for the morning
de-brief. Let me speak to Lt Gen Khanna.”
“Cool, buddy… sounds like a
plan!”
“Great! I’ll see you tomorrow
then, Krish!” Arjun offers his hand as they shake hands firmly. Arjun makes a
quick call to speak to Lt Gen Khanna and, upon confirmation he walks out to
board the
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