Curfewed Night By Basharat Peer

Curfewed Night By Basharat Peer

“Curfewed Night” by Basharat Peer provides an honest, crude, and truthful account of the ongoing conflict in Kashmir. Since India’s independence, Kashmir has been a focal point of international concern, with its separatist movement being a major obstacle to improving relations with neighboring countries. Basharat Peer’s beautifully scripted narrative captures the brutal reality of this conflict, offering a perspective that is both deeply personal and universally significant.

First-Hand Experiences from a Native Kashmiri

As a Kashmiri himself, Basharat Peer draws on his own first-hand experiences to relate the harrowing details presented in the book. He recounts how many Kashmiri youths have been lured by terrorism, often abandoning their families and personal safety to join militant organizations. The author’s own family sent him away from Kashmir to protect him from the pervasive influence of militant ideologies.

Key Features and Highlights

– **Personal Narratives**: Heart-rending accounts of mothers watching their sons forced to hold exploding bombs, poets discovering their faith after family tragedies, and politicians being tortured in refurbished chambers.
– **Vivid Descriptions**: Detailed portrayals of villages rigged with landmines, temples turned into army bunkers, and ancient Sufi shrines destroyed by bomb blasts.
– **Human Cost of Conflict**: An exploration of the profound human suffering caused by the conflict, depicted through the stories of innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.

A Painful Saga of Humanity

Published by RHI in 2009, “Curfewed Night” is available in paperback and stands as a powerful testament to the human cost of the Kashmir conflict. Through its vivid and moving narrative, the book sheds light on the atrocities committed in the name of religion and jihad. Basharat Peer’s poignant storytelling offers a crucial and deeply human perspective on one of the world’s most enduring conflicts.

“Curfewed Night” is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the Kashmir issue and the profound impact it has had on the lives of its people.