AS FAR AS THE SAFFRON FIELDS Hardcover

"As Far as the Saffron Fields: The Pulwama Conspiracy" by Danesh Rana is a meticulously researched non-fiction book that reconstructs the chilling conspiracy behind the devastating Pulwama suicide attack of February 2019, which claimed the lives of forty CRPF personnel and was the deadliest terror attack on Indian security forces since 1989. Written by a serving IPS officer with access to police charge sheets and personal interviews, the book pieces together the intricate details of the plot, focusing on the mastermind, Umar Farooq Alvi (known as 'Idrees Bhai'). It delves into the modern face of militancy in Kashmir, fueled by highly motivated young Kashmiris, and intertwines the stories of various actors involved – from the perpetrators like Adil Dar to the victims like Head Constable Jaimal Singh. This definitive account offers an unflinching look at a state in conflict, revealing the human cost of war and the complex dynamics of terrorism in the region.