Book description
Imagine hearing this from the former top cop who's seen it all. Amod K. Kanth's Khaki on Broken Wings isn't just a memoir-it's a gripping, audiobook tour de force that pulls back the curtain on India's most chilling crimes and the system that lets the powerful escape justice. As you listen, Kanth's voice carries the weight of decades in uniform, turning cold case files into pulse-pounding stories you won't forget.
He takes you inside the terrifying world of Romesh Sharma, the mafia lord who terrorized neighborhoods for decades, extorting hundreds of crores while using political and corporate connections to bury investigations. Then comes the jaw-dropping tale of Charles Sobhraj-the infamous "Bikini Killer"-executing a daring escape from Delhi's high-security Tihar Jail, a heist Kanth dissects with forensic precision. And the BMW hit-and-run case? Kanth doesn't just recount the tragedy; he exposes the tangled web of cover-ups that nearly silenced victims' families.
What makes this audiobook unforgettable is Kanth's raw honesty. You'll hear the frustration in his voice as he details how police, courts, and even prisons become tools for the rich to exploit the poor. He doesn't just name names-he shows how the system fails: officers pressured to close cases, lawyers paid to stall, judges swayed by influence. It's infuriating, yes, but it's also a wake-up call delivered with the authority of someone who's spent a lifetime fighting for the truth.
The beauty of hearing this as an audiobook? Kanth's calm authority makes the chaos feel real. You're not just reading about Sobhraj's jailbreak-you feel the tension in his voice as he describes the security lapses. When he argues for radical reform, it's not abstract; it's urgent, personal, and deeply human. He's not just a former DGP; he's a witness who's seen the system break and is now demanding it fix itself.
This isn't just a book about crime-it's a blueprint for justice. Kanth's passion isn't academic; it's the fire of someone who knows the cost when the system betrays the vulnerable. By the end, you won't just be thinking about the cases you heard-you'll be questioning every layer of power around you. Khaki on Broken Wings is more than a memoir; it's a necessary, unforgettable reckoning. And listening to it? It's like having the truth whispered to you by the one person who's been in the trenches, fighting for it all along. Justice shouldn't be a privilege for the powerful-it's time it worked for all of us. (1520 characters)
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
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Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience