17/12/2023
An Unforgettable Memory Of Liberation War.
I had been fighting since dawn. We were only 38 freedom fighters. We were shooting at Pakistan armies whose quantity were 16, but they had enough weapon. So, we needed too much time to defeat them.
After three hours, suddenly a bullet stroke my left arm. I fell down. Rahmat brother told me to go back to the camp. By the assistance of Lutfar brother, l reached camp.
I felt severe pain and due to bleeding, I became senseless gradually. When l woke up, l saw a 16 to 17 years old girl in front of me. She looked tired along with elegant. She told me, "You are safe now. I have already taken out a bullet from your arm when you were senseless. And I also have added bandage on the injured place. Now, you have to take medicine timely."
When the girl fed me dinner along with medicine at night, I asked to know about her. Then she replied, " I am Anupama. Everyone calls me Anu. I am from Hindu family. Few days ago, Pakistan armies along with local followers killed my family members. They also r***d me. Now, l am helping freedom fighters by providing information, food and treatment.
Listening her words, l became speechless. She is like my wife. Tania, my wife, was also r***d and killed by the Pakistan armies. Then l asked her, " Have you enlisted your name in freedom fighter's list? Then she replied, " No, no need. I just want freedom from Pakistan. Even l will have no regret if l die." After that I asked again, "where are you from? Then she replied," No need to know who l am; from where l am. I am just bangalee. I have no another identity. I just want independence"
The more l looked at her, the more I saw independence in her eyes. She was inspiration for us. Two months later, l became fit for fighting against Pakistan armies. Again, l took part liberation war. Finally, on 16th December, 1971, Bangladesh became independent. And I returned to home town like a brave hero.
In 1971, l was a dashing and brave young boy. But Anupama was my inspiration. I got courage from her. I can recall her illusive face till now. I don't know she is still alive or not, but she will stay in my heart ever more. She is recognized as freedom fighter or not; but in my eyes she is one best freedom fighters.
Story concept : Suhaib Solaiman
Dedicated to :All martyrs.