A gripping tale of loss and destiny

Chandra Katuwal’s ‘Bepatta Sipahi’ explores the horrors of Nepal’s civil war and the Kedarnath flood, delivering a narrative of pain, resilience, and hope.

The shopkeeper asked if I was a police officer or worked for the Nepal police when I went to purchase the book ‘Bepatta Sipahi’. His question surprised me, so I asked why he thought that. He mentioned that many police officers often ask for this book, so he assumed I might be one of them.