About the Book: Perception Game
As the bus reached the disputed area between the states of Maharashtra and
Karnataka, a group of rioters stopped it. They attacked the bus with sticks and
stones, smashing the windowpanes and glasses. A few of the men barged in and
started to snatch wallets, watches and jewellery. Kamla held on to Sikandar and
was ready to remove her gold earrings and necklace, but one of the men ripped
the earring, tearing her ear, and snatched away the gold necklace, rings and
watch. Blood gushed out of her ear, spilling over her neck and saree.
For six-year-old Sikandar, who flees