Dustu Chakra

(Wicked Plan)

Doctor Suresh Rakshit said, “You must come once, Byomkesh babu. The patient is in a very bad state, if you don’t give him your assurance, the patient may not live through.

Doctor Suresh Rakshit is about forty years of age, he is of a very thin frame, these new and expensive western clothes don't suit him. But he seems very sharp and intelligent. Today morning he has come to meet Byomkesh and has put forward a weird proposal.

Needless to say, Byomkesh has no desire to visit the patient. He looked at the doctor Rakshit with half-closed eyes and said, “What is the disease?”

The doctor said, 'Paralysis. About three months ago he was diagnosed with paralysis. He managed to survive the first shock, though he is of sound mind, but his blood pressure is too high. He sent me if I could bring you to his abode. Please come once, if he gets your assurance and advice he may be saved from untimely death.

Byomkesh said, "are you treating him?”

The doctor said, "Yes yes. I am his tenant and reside on the ground floor of his house. I am his family physician as well. The man is very rich money lender. You may have heard of his name Bishu Pal." Byomkesh said, "What name did you say, Shishupal?

The doctor laughed, "Bishu Pal." But some people also call him Shishupal, I don't know why.

The man is a moneylender but not heartless. Especially in the last three months he

has

become

completely

helpless

due to paralysis. ”

Byomkesh said, “But what can I do? I am not a doctor.”

The doctor said, "Let me tell you the truth. Bishu Pal has a debtor named Abhay Ghosal. The man is a rogue. He borrowed a lot of money from Bishu Pal now he is not paying back. Bishu Pal pressurised him to get his money back, so Abhay Ghosal threatened to kill him if he ever asked for money. Bishu Pal had a stroke and has been bedridden for the last three months. Of course, there is no danger of life and if he gets good medical treatment then he may be able to walk again. But the real thing is not that, fear has crept into his soul that Abhay Ghosal will kill him, even if he waives-off the debt, he will kill him. You don’t need to give him medical treatment. Bishu Pal's wants to speak to you to combat his fear and if you may give some advice on staying safe.”

Byomkesh looked a little downhearted and said, "If someone is determined to kill Shishupal it is impossible for even Shiva to stop him. However, when the gentleman is so anxious for my company, I will go. Of course, one should maintain good relations with money lenders in this world and even the world beyond. What do you say, Ajit?

I replied, “Yes Indeed.”

The doctor stood up, smiling he said, “Thank