On 27th
On receipt of information about the death of Justice Dr.B.P.Saraf, could not restrain ourselves from going to Guwahati. There was a strong urge to go to his family, meet and console them.We walked a long way to Gate no. 48 to board the plane at Delhi airport. For Venita it was a mini morning walk.
Could not adhere to morning program. Munna came. Will leave for Ganganagar in the night. We left for the airport at about 11 am. At Guwahati, stayed in Assam Police guest house. Met Mrs Saraf, Ashok, Birendra, Aparna and family. Mrs. Saraf looked emaciated. Ashok and Aparna were shaken. Birendra and family who were with Saraf during holiday in Tanzania and bore the brunt of first shock, had collected themselves, looked composed and supervising all arrangements in connection with Shradh ceremony on 28th and thereafter. Jayonto Chaudhary, the DGP ,Assam, invited us for dinner. Apologized. After visit to Saraf's place, did not feel like joining it. Two ex-DGsP, PC Sharma and HK Deka were also invited.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.
On 28th
Could not adhere to morning program at Guwahati. DIG(A) Ramni Dhar Barua called on .Visited Saraf's family in the forenoon and later in the evening. Had food in the evening , prepared on the day of the Shradh and dedicated to Saraf. It is believed to be his 'Prasad'to the family, friends and others. It was first taken by Ashok and later by others. Ashok was on fruits for 12 days. Today he took serials.A number of people took food.
A news in the Assam Tribune says that a dead Gangetic dolphin, weighing about quintal, was found with injuries in Mirza near Guwahati.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.
On 29th
Visiteld Kamakhya and Bhubaneshwari temples on the hills from 8.30 to 9.30 am. Along with us in the VIP line were a group of people from Mumbai including Singer Anuuradha Podwal. As we came out, we found that it was raining heavily.We waited along with others .In our midst were also a number of he/she goats waiting to be sacrificed at the alter. Traffic jams on way back, delayed us by about 4 hours.
Visited widows of late PC Das and BS Babar Talked to widows of late S Ahmed and A Rahman.over phone Could not visit them due to lack of time. Will visit them when we come here next.During my tenure in Assam police, i worked with all of them. Visited Jayanto Chaudhury, the DGP Assam also.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.
On 30th
Visited Saraf's family.Witnessed the last puja. GM Srivastava and his family came.At the airport Rajiv Mehta met us. He is ADGP(Law&;Order) Meghalaya. Reached home at about 9 pm..
Retired to sleep at 11 pm.
On 31rst
Went for a brisk 45 minute walk. Could not stick to morning program strictly due to heat .Spent the day at home.A write-up in Assam Tribune dated 30th May, captioned, 'By the Bramhputra' by Sanjay Hagarika caught my attention.:"A study of history,a twelve volume analysis of rise and fall of civilizations by Arnold Toynbee examined history from a global perspective. His view on Indian civilisation finds reflected in the following quotation although it may not be a description that defines his overall perspective.
"The vast literature, the magnificent opulance, the majestic sciences, the soul touching music, awe inspiring gods. It is becoming clearer that a chapter which has a western beginning will have to have an Indian ending if it is not to end in the self destruction of human race.At this supremely dangerous moment in history the only way of salvation for mankind is the Indian way."
In a case the Supreme Court ruled that even if the bribe amount was Rs. 50/-, minimum punishment provided u/s 7(1) of PCA was 6 months. It could not be reduced.
Retired to sleep at 11 pm.
On 1rst June
Went for a brisk 45 minute walk. Could not adhere strictly to morning program due to heat. Spent the day reading magazines and newspapers. Thapa is sick for the last few days. As i did not have anything important to do, stayed back at home. I have arranged another driver from 4th for a week. Thapa may take some more time to recover. It could be a case of filaria.
Silku left for Singapore along with the family.
Retired to sleep at 11 pm
On receipt of information about the death of Justice Dr.B.P.Saraf, could not restrain ourselves from going to Guwahati. There was a strong urge to go to his family, meet and console them.We walked a long way to Gate no. 48 to board the plane at Delhi airport. For Venita it was a mini morning walk.
Could not adhere to morning program. Munna came. Will leave for Ganganagar in the night. We left for the airport at about 11 am. At Guwahati, stayed in Assam Police guest house. Met Mrs Saraf, Ashok, Birendra, Aparna and family. Mrs. Saraf looked emaciated. Ashok and Aparna were shaken. Birendra and family who were with Saraf during holiday in Tanzania and bore the brunt of first shock, had collected themselves, looked composed and supervising all arrangements in connection with Shradh ceremony on 28th and thereafter. Jayonto Chaudhary, the DGP ,Assam, invited us for dinner. Apologized. After visit to Saraf's place, did not feel like joining it. Two ex-DGsP, PC Sharma and HK Deka were also invited.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.
On 28th
Could not adhere to morning program at Guwahati. DIG(A) Ramni Dhar Barua called on .Visited Saraf's family in the forenoon and later in the evening. Had food in the evening , prepared on the day of the Shradh and dedicated to Saraf. It is believed to be his 'Prasad'to the family, friends and others. It was first taken by Ashok and later by others. Ashok was on fruits for 12 days. Today he took serials.A number of people took food.
A news in the Assam Tribune says that a dead Gangetic dolphin, weighing about quintal, was found with injuries in Mirza near Guwahati.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.
On 29th
Visiteld Kamakhya and Bhubaneshwari temples on the hills from 8.30 to 9.30 am. Along with us in the VIP line were a group of people from Mumbai including Singer Anuuradha Podwal. As we came out, we found that it was raining heavily.We waited along with others .In our midst were also a number of he/she goats waiting to be sacrificed at the alter. Traffic jams on way back, delayed us by about 4 hours.
Visited widows of late PC Das and BS Babar Talked to widows of late S Ahmed and A Rahman.over phone Could not visit them due to lack of time. Will visit them when we come here next.During my tenure in Assam police, i worked with all of them. Visited Jayanto Chaudhury, the DGP Assam also.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.
On 30th
Visited Saraf's family.Witnessed the last puja. GM Srivastava and his family came.At the airport Rajiv Mehta met us. He is ADGP(Law&;Order) Meghalaya. Reached home at about 9 pm..
Retired to sleep at 11 pm.
On 31rst
Went for a brisk 45 minute walk. Could not stick to morning program strictly due to heat .Spent the day at home.A write-up in Assam Tribune dated 30th May, captioned, 'By the Bramhputra' by Sanjay Hagarika caught my attention.:"A study of history,a twelve volume analysis of rise and fall of civilizations by Arnold Toynbee examined history from a global perspective. His view on Indian civilisation finds reflected in the following quotation although it may not be a description that defines his overall perspective.
"The vast literature, the magnificent opulance, the majestic sciences, the soul touching music, awe inspiring gods. It is becoming clearer that a chapter which has a western beginning will have to have an Indian ending if it is not to end in the self destruction of human race.At this supremely dangerous moment in history the only way of salvation for mankind is the Indian way."
In a case the Supreme Court ruled that even if the bribe amount was Rs. 50/-, minimum punishment provided u/s 7(1) of PCA was 6 months. It could not be reduced.
Retired to sleep at 11 pm.
On 1rst June
Went for a brisk 45 minute walk. Could not adhere strictly to morning program due to heat. Spent the day reading magazines and newspapers. Thapa is sick for the last few days. As i did not have anything important to do, stayed back at home. I have arranged another driver from 4th for a week. Thapa may take some more time to recover. It could be a case of filaria.
Silku left for Singapore along with the family.
Retired to sleep at 11 pm
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