Tramping the Dusty Roads

Tramping the Dusty Roads

My Worn & Dusty Musings

Danger often lurks beneath a calm surface

We discovered someone’s murderous underbelly in Allahabad

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Rajiv Chopra
Mar 03, 2026
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Be aware: A calm surface can hide a ruthless aspect.

Some old stories.

I’d like to share a strange story, and one that ought to remind everyone that you should never judge a person by their mild demeanor. Let’s travel back to Allahabad (now, PrayagRaj) for this story.

The first time I passed through Pratapgarh was when I took a bus to a small town called …

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