Gun in hand, held tightly, body trembling, Inspector Ratan Patil watched in fear, as the two inspectors opened the main door to the police station in Laadya Lau. Never had they opened the doors to the police station, at this part of the night.
As soon as the door was opened, the rattling stopped. There was an eerie silence. The two havaldars cautiously ventured outside, onto the narrow tarred road, in front of the police station. Inspector Ratan Patil followed them, even more cautiously.