I don't know how fast I ran from there, I was on
highway but still I was scared and I don't think so I
rode my bike less than a speed of 100 kmph since
then on the highway.
By asking asking I reached Dantewada somehow and I
called the PA for my whereabouts, he guided me how
to come, in fact after some kilometers I was picked up
and escorted by a collector's vehicle. And finally I
reached collector's office where I got welcomed with a
proper band and music and media too as if I was like a
celebrity or something but it was almost 1:00 pm when
I reached there, and the programme was about to
start, because they were waiting for me.
I saw around 300 to 400 school girls were there, I was
supposed to motivate them and explain them about the
importance of girls education and girls importance in
society. It was a great experience but still the moments
I faced in that jungle I would never forget.
After the event got over, Mr. Collector felicitated me,
and took me with him for lunch.. It was a late lunch,
almost 3:00 pm but I was hungry too..
There while having lunch I told him about the incidents
which happened with me in the morning while coming
to the Dantewada.. The terrified me, when I was
explaining to them I could sense the fear inside me.
Were you crosses through Narayanpur Jungle ?
Mr. Collector, just shouted at his PA and told him, I told
you to take care of him when he entered the
Chhattisgarh boarders, I interrupted him and said, it's
not his fault, I did not call him, I thought of having an
adventure ride, but unaware of the danger which was
coming in my way. Mr. Collector said, you don't even
know how danger was that jungle, just three days back
they have killed 40 CRPF jawans.
just say thank to God that you are alive, because no
one ever came alive out of that jungle. And yes I am
giving you police security till the time you are here.
I agreed and we finished with the lunch, when I
expressed to take a rest because of my constant
riding. He arranged a car for me with two police
constable and said don't worry about your bike, it will
reach your hotel.
With this all horrific events of Naxelists and the warm
welcome of me in Dantewada, I crashed on my bed.
As this was a three day event and today was my last
day at that event, I woke up early, got ready, had
breakfast.. When I saw my car was ready with two
constables. When we were going in the car these two
constables were telling me about the story of Naxelists,
how they work and, what are their demands and all
and why they attack on govt. officials, police and
CRPF. Everything I came to know, I just mentioned in
my mind that this world so different than the world we
live in the cities, in fact I realized the vastness of our
country and it's problems but to mention, those
constables told me Vinod bhai you are very lucky that
you are alive.. none of the police people have courage
to enter Narayanpur Jungle without any preparations.
Anyways today was the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
campaign's fare, so as a chief guest, I got a chance to
interact with the other govt. officials, media people and
the local public. I have never had this VIP feelings
before, all thanks to God, who has never left me down
with the feeling of disable, in fact he gave me respect
and made me explore the world through my biking.
After like till 3:00 pm I was at the fare and did many
interactions and media briefings too.. I expressed my
wish to visit Chitrakoot and that cave.. Mr. Collector
arranged a car for me with those constable with me.