Thursday, June 27, 2019

Sukharpur Days (Bandit attack-final)

The crowd was jubilant that they had captured the three bandits. They hadn't expected this sudden invasion of new bandits for which they were not prepared. Even Dhanush and Lata were surprised as the two bandits that were supposed to be fallen to their traps were little hurt but standing strong along with two new recruits with strong physique.

'Dong' the bell sounded as if to warn them, cower them into fear as they entered slowly inside the gate. One of them run towards the bandits and untied  them. Every villager were standing still as they knew they were cautious of the weaponry. One of the bandit was middle aged man, and he was constantly gazing at Dhanush and Lata. Their traps were effective but childish, which make easy for the bandits to find the culprits. One bandit came near Dhanush and slapped him, it was so strong that Dhanush fell back. Lata started crying as other women tried to protect him. The bandits shouted at the crowd and waved their weapons as they pushed anyone who came forward.

" You have hurt our leader, and all those pesky plans of yours have troubled us until now. Today I will show you what happens when you interfere with our job." The young bandit roared.
" Chotu, bring that hatchet that we use to strike our enemies." The middle aged bandit ordered.
"Here, show these villagers what it means to make us angry." said the young bandit as he provided the weapon.
Dhanush was shocked from the slap that he recieved and it took some time for him to come to his senses. He still can't listen from his left ear, the site of the attack.
"You will never get what you want. ' Dhanush continued. ' It was a mistake coming to our village." Dhanush said angrily.
"Please don't hurt him. He is a child!" the women requested but were pushed away.
The bandits caught Dhanush hand to restrict his movements and the old man raised his arm holding hatchet as he prepared to attack.
"Noooo, don't " Lata shouted as she run in between Dhanush and Bandit, while other run to pull Lata's hand.

Dhanush could see the fading sunlight behind the raised arm, and could see Lata running towards him from the sides. He could listen to distant screams as his ears were numb .
"DHANUSH, DHANUSH....." someone was calling him
He was rudely shaken and he opened his eyes. Was he dreaming everything? He saw Lata was crying by his sides while Sambhu and Lochan were sitting near him. Parvati was looking at his head.

" What happened, where are the bandits? " Dhanush asked.
" They were captured and were sent to the Kotwaal. ( police). " Someone's voice he heard. It was Lata's father.

Apparently, just within the moment hee was attacked, Parvati came and pushed the bandit away. He must have been shaken by this invisible force. Before he could recover, Lata and women took Dhanush to their protection. He might have fallen unconscious by that time.
Soon Sambhu, and other village adults came and overpowered the other bandits. They beat the bandits and tied them. They weapons were taken away and Kotwaals were informed. Sambhu, Lochan and Parvati were successful in capturing the bandits hidden in the farm and also came back to help them.

"It's time celebrate." Parvati whispered as the villagers were discussing the day's event.
"Yes, it is.' Dhanush smiled, 'they had successfully thwarted the attack, and faced all the troubles. They deserve the celebration."

And the village was filled with merry as they dine and drink. The children played along with other village kids. The adults too participated, unknowing to the fact that their unknown savior is also playing with them. A invisible spirit, Parvati!

---- to be continued----

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