“How do you propose to capture them now?” asked Balan, repeating the point forcefully.
“We’ll have to wait,” Nawani replied. “We know what their mission is and they’ll still try to complete it. When they come we’ll be ready.”
“You’ll have to cancel your public engagements until this is settled,” said Balan, turning to Banerjee.
“I suggest that you remain here where you’re fully protected for the foreseeable future.”
He knew this would be a major irritant to his leader but the whole operation could not be jeopardized by lapses in security around the Prime Minister.
“This time I’ll have my men running the operation!” said Nawani, shooting a look of total contempt at General Gupta standing behind him.
The General’s temper rose and he took a step towards him; he, like many others, despis
