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A crime That shocked the nation. a pursuit That redefined Justice. A heinous crime. A criminal beyond reach. A trail of tragic deaths and suicides. A young IPS officer who will stop at nothing to deliver justice. Mission Saudi is the gripping true story of India's first-ever extradition of a sexual predator from Saudi Arabia-a landmark case that tested the limits of international law, diplomacy and courage. Based on True Events Pooja, a ninth-grade student and the middle child of a loving family, was eagerly awaiting the Onam celebrations. But what should have been a day of joy turned into a lifelong nightmare-one that ultimately claimed her life. Years later, Merin Joseph, IPS, leads a determined team of Kerala Police officers through a maze of systemic oppression, sexism, and international bureaucracy to bring justice to the wronged child. Drawing from official case files and court judgements, authors Aloke Lal and Maanas Lal craft a powerful narrative of perseverance and the indomitable spirit of a woman officer who refused to give up. Inside This Book, You'll Find ⚖️A Historic Case: The true story behind India's first extradition of a rape accused from Saudi Arabia. ♀️A Woman's Fight for Justice: IPS officer Merin Joseph's fearless pursuit through international and institutional barriers.

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Aloke Lal is a former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and best-selling author. During his thirtyseven years in the khaki, he helmed several challenging assignments in the crime-infested belts of the Hindi heartland, coming face to face with criminals ranging from drug lords to feared militants. Post-retirement, he took to writing in the long form with his debut book The Barabanki Narcos: Busting India's Most Notorious Drug Cartel, which is now being adapted into a web series. He has co-authored four more true-crime books since. Aloke was felicitated twice by the President of India: for 'Long and Meritorious Services' and for 'Distinguished Services'. An accomplished painter, Lal is the Festival Director of the Crime Literature Festival of India. He has been a quizmaster on Doordarshan and is also a TEDx speaker. Maanas Lal is the co-author of four acclaimed true-crime books-Murder in the Bylanes, On the Trail of Thugs, Fangs of Death and Codename Stallion-and has penned hundreds of incisive columns for leading publications. A software engineer, he fuses technology with creativity, pioneering a unique digital painting style collected worldwide. A musician who travels the world with a six-string on his back, Maanas has starred in viral music videos. He loves teaching, and his soft-skills workshops are a regular feature at some of India's leading schools and professional institutions. Frequently seen on television debates on issues ranging from climate change to gender inclusivity, Maanas is a state-level sportsperson and award-winning cultural voice. A TEDx speaker, he also curates the Crime Literature Festival of India.

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