Meeting an Old Man...

If you notice carefully, you will find at least one group of old people at almost every railway stations/platforms of India during afternoon time. At the last part of their age these people generally come for time pass, jogging, meeting friends and so on. In such a station today I met an old man who is quite interesting. Born in between 1930-1932 at Hyderabad, Pakistan, he was near about 17-18 when the infamous Partition of Indian subcontinent happened. Got married just 3 hours before he had to leave his place and came India as a refugee. Then his journey started Calcutta, Tata Nagar, Rourkela, Banaras, Ajmer, Purnia, Bihar and finally settled in Hyderabad, India in 1967. Now he is near about 80+ and quite energetic and jovial too.

Discussed how he witnessed the Partition and violence. How he changed business one after another ranging various things. And yes he also revealed how he worked for the secret religious groups at the time and so many other things. Whatever may be but he is old, lively, energetic, humorous and keeps a positive attitude towards life. I had always a dream to meet a man who witnessed the Partition and probably this was the right man. Waiting for my train really had a nice time taking with you sir. Hats off to you.