About the Book

'JUST TELL HER ONCE, SHE WILL DEFINITELY DO SOMETHING ... '
It was a day like any other when Sampa's life changed forever. An English teacher in a small village school in Haryana, she suddenly found herself thrust into the national spotlight. The call she received carried devastating news: the Merchant Navy ship on which her husband, Ravinder, was serving had been hijacked by Somali pirates.
Sampa had no details of her husband's profession, nor did she know where on the world map was the place from where he had been taken hostage. Yet, the final words on that phone call propelled her out of her quiet, secure world and into a relentless struggle to rescue him.
Sampa: Vishvas, Dhairya, aur Sankalp ki Anoothi Dastaan is not fiction but a true account from 2011. In her quest to bring her husband home, Sampa knocked on every possible door in the political corridors of power. Despite the limitations of official strategies, the challenges of bureaucracy, and her own personal struggles, she persevered. With the unexpected help of a compassionate individual from a neighbouring country, she achieved what had seemed impossible.
Based on extensive conversations with Sampa, journalists Meenakshi Choudhary and Sanjeev Paliwal have documented the extraordinary courage and determination of an ordinary woman who refused to give up.

About the Author

Meenakshi Choudhary is an experienced educator and educationist associated with the field of teaching. For more than two decades, she has been actively engaged in school education and science teaching. At present, she holds an academic and administrative leadership role in a reputed CBSE school. Belonging to Haryana, Meenakshi Choudhary has a deep understanding of the cultural sensitivities of Hindi and Haryanvi languages. Alongside teaching, she has also nurtured her interest in literature, reading, and writing. Her love for books was inherited from her mother during childhood. The stories of Indian literature, filled with struggle, resilience, and human emotions, have profoundly influenced her thoughts and perspective. She has also translated the short story collection Years Later on Facebook into Hindi, which portrays human relationships and the changing sensitivities over time.

Sanjeev Paliwal is a leading journalist, writer, and popular speaker. He has been active in the field of journalism for 37 years. He has earned nationwide recognition through his work with prestigious newspapers and ne