My Years In A Pakistani Prison: The Untold Story of Kishorilal Alias Amarik Singh Alias Saleem, an Indian Spy in Pakistan

by Kishorilal Sharma

To a prisoner like me and others, death seems to be the deliverance. They torture you in every manner and at that stage you would like to die-but they won't let you. But if you escape death and are sent back to your country, you die a slow death as nobody comes forward to own you. And others are not as lucky as me, as most spies are not educated and they cannot survive if the government and intelligence agencies do not come to their help; and they never do help because of the selfishness and unprofessional approach of the concerns of corrupt officers of their agencies. Terrorist organizations are better than intelligence at least they accept the identities of their people and take care of the families of their members in the case of death, besides compensating them handsomely with money and moral support. This book describes the author's years of captivity in a prison in Pakistan.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2008

Reviews

[Aisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three stars only because I am fascinated with the genre and this was a good read, in that, I was compelled to finish it in a day. Although there were a lot of loopholes and I had an impression that the author was heaping praises on himself on one occasion or the other.
Overall, it was an interesting read, I admit I skipped a few lines here and there because of the plot being repeated or unnecessary, but nonetheless its worth a read.

[Monika Deorari · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a patriotic Indian,My Years in a Pakistan Prison is a deeply emotional and powerful account of courage and endurance. The book reveals the harsh realities faced by an Indian prisoner with honesty and pain. It evokes a strong sense of patriotism, reminding readers of the sacrifices made for the nation’s pride. I felt immense respect for the author’s resilience and unwavering faith in India despite unimaginable suffering. Overall, it’s a moving and patriotic read that stirs both pride and compassion for those who serve the country selflessly.

[प्रवीण · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gives you insight into murky world of intelligence agencies and their use and throw approach by manipulating youth's love for their motherland. Also tells human side of people he meets in India and Pakistan, where people seem to be no different on both sides. They range from cruel, opportunist, megalomaniac to caring, god fearing, loving humans of highest level.