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DIAL D FOR DON: INSIDE STORIES OF CBI MISSIONS

By Neeraj Kumar ( Former commissioner of police delhi). India Blue Salt, Penguin Books 2015 , March 1993. Mumbai was rocked by a series of bomb blasts. Unknown to most, Dawood Ibrahim, the mastermind behind the terror attack, had made several calls to the CBI. The don was desperate to prove his ‘innocence’ by giving himself up, but with conditions. October 1999. The world’s very first case of cricket match-fixing led to the banning of six top Indian cricketers, including the then team captain. It was only in 2013, after the then commissioner of police revived the case, that a charge sheet was filed in a court of law. January 2002. Aftab Ansari-a notorious Dubai-based don responsible for kidnapping a shoe baron in 2001 with the help of Jihadi groups in Pakistan-was arrested just as he was about to escape Dubai on a forged passport to Pakistan. All these cases of life-threatening moments and unbelievable relief, involved the sharp investigative skills of an Indian Police Service officer then serving in the CBI. In his thirty-seven years of service, Neeraj Kumar neutralized several terror modules and decimated insidious organized crime syndicates spanning continents, working closely with Interpol, FBI, Scotland Yard and several national and international agencies. Much decorated and feted, he hung up his boots in 2013, after his last calling as Delhi’s police commissioner. He has now decided that the inside details of what have been some of the most fascinating crime stories of our times must not go unheard and untold. The book covers several high-profile cases cracked by him in recent years, including the arrest and deportation of Aftab Ansari, the main accused in the shooting at the American Center in Kolkata, the nabbing of Jagtar Singh Tara, the man behind Punjab CM Beant Singh’s assassination, and the arrest of Romesh Sharma, a Dawood henchman masquerading as a politician based in Delhi. 9780143424420

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BARD OF BLOOD /The secret war in balochistan is about to explore

By Siddiqi, Bilal.. Haryana Blue Salt : Penguin Books 2015 , Researched with the assistance of US and Indian intelligence agents, war correspondents and the crime veteran S. Hussain Zaidi, The Bard of Blood takes you on a thrilling journey from the power corridors of RAW to the war-torn terrain of Balochistan. In Delhi, ex-RAW boss Lieutenant General Sadiq Sheikh is killed by a double agent. Sadiq's killer is a man who knows too much and is part of a diabolical plot to create what might become the Third World War. In Mumbai, literature professor Kabir Anand is settling down into his new life, when a call from the PMO thrusts him back into the world he is trying hard to forget. A brilliant agent who served under Sadiq Sheikh, Kabir has been forced to leave RAW because of a disastrous mission in Balochistan in 2006 that was undertaken as part of the Indian secret service's covert support of the Balochi rebels against the Pakistan government. Kabir must now revisit those ghosts, avenge his mentor and face his deadliest enemies--Mullah Omar and the ISI--while racing against time to save his country. 9780143423966

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INDIA'S MOST DANGEROUS SERIAL KILLER

By Rakesh Goswami. Haryana Blue Salt - Penguin Books 2026 , This is a non-fiction true crime book. It revisits a notorious case from the late 1970s that stretched across Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, drawing on police files, FIRs, contemporary reportage, and interviews. The central theme is how a petty thief became a dangerous serial killer, and what that transformation reveals about crime, justice, and the social world that enabled it. The intended reader is an adult audience interested in investigative history, criminology, and unsparing, documentary storytelling. The tone is factual, sober, and deeply revealing, inviting readers to consider how circumstance and motive intersect in real crimes. The narrative is presented as a documentary reconstruction, weaving together a clear chronology and a broad social backdrop. By grounding the story in primary sources and firsthand accounts, the work offers a distinctive, evidence-led reading experience that stays faithful to events while guiding readers through the complexities of investigation and accountability. The writing stays precise and restrained, encouraging readers to weigh the facts without sensationalism and to reflect on the forces that shaped these crimes. For non-fiction readers and those curious about crime history, key concepts include serial crime patterns, investigative procedures, and the forensic context of the era. Learning feels accessible as complex material is framed through concrete cases, timeline milestones, and cause-and-effect storytelling that connects individual actions to systemic conditions. Primary-source based storytelling drawn from police files, FIRs, contemporary reportage, and interviews Comprehensive timeline spanning multiple states with historical and social context Unflinching, documentary writing style that emphasizes accuracy and clarity Accessible exploration of criminology concepts and investigative methods Thought-provoking reflections on victims, society, and moral questions Readers finish with a clearer understanding of a pivotal chapter in crime history, enhanced skills for evaluating sources and evidence, and a nuanced perspective on how crime intersects with social conditions and justice. The book leaves with a lasting impression of historical context, accountability, and the lessons that emerge from careful, responsible inquiry. 9780143477099

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