by S. V. Saksvin
In the midst of a vaunting multireligious country, a particular religion is constantly accused after a terrorist attack.
One fateful day, with the sky wearing a cloak of silver grey, news flashed on the television screens in every housefold, “A deadly Terrorist Attack strikes Kashmir, leaving Dozens Dead and Wounded”.
Predictably, the blame fell upon a particular creed and the innocent people within the country received hatred within their own neighbourhood.
As a consequence of this attack, war erupted on the border between India and Pakistan. Both the nation’s troops prepared for an imminent bout. While public chaos continued, accusing the religion, the families of soldiers remained in fervent prayer, seeking solace from the Almighty.
Among them was an Indian who had once promised his daemon that he would never wield weapons due to his past. He had a dream to serve his nation as a soldier but ended up being an army doctor, staying true to his vow. Initially, he wasn’t recruited in the army for his ironic decision of not handling the arms. However, with the help of his ex-militant grandfather, he managed to secure a posting in the forces.
Meanwhile, inside the country, the people remained indifferent to the happenings on the border, except for the families of the soldiers.
The people of the specific creed were furious by the way their so-called neighbours treated them after the terrorist attack. More than frenetic, the people were disappointed by their slantings toward them.
Finally, the day arrived. Soldiers from both nations stood on the battlefield—where "honor fades, and shadows rise." The Pakistan army dominated their opponents, leaving many soldiers in quietude in the earth’s cradle, expecting someone to come and revive them.
Then, the man arrived. Defying all odds, he saved 75 wounded soldiers and emerged as a national hero.
Soon after, the news once again flashed on the same television screens across the country: "Many Indian soldiers found wounded and shot dead on the battlefield; 75 soldiers saved by an army doctor." The hypocritical people changed their attitude towards the people of accused cult soon after the second news emerged.
The hypocritical masses, who had earlier condemned an entire community, quickly changed their attitude after hearing this news.
Yes, it was a proud Muslim army doctor who saved 75 non-Muslim soldiers. At last, the people realised - it’s not the religion that instils terrorism in a person’s heart, but the upbringing and experiences of their childhood that shape their life.
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