The raiders who barged into Kashmir in October 1947 had more than territory on their minds. As they advanced, they left behind them a trail of dead, many of them women who killed themselves to protect their honour. Krishna Mehta's husband was District Commissioner of Muzaffarabad, and he was away repelling the attack when the Marauders reached their home. Six children in tow, Krishna escaped to find safe shelter. Over the next few days and nights, hungry and ...
