Sushmita Banerjee, the writer of popular book Escape from Taliban, was shot dead on Thursday by suspected terrorists in Afghanistan. This was confirmed by the local police.
Her book was a memoir on her experience in Afghanistan. The writer, who was married to an Afghan businessman, was killed in Paktika province. Her book became a best-seller in India and a film with the same title, casting Manisha Koirala in lead role, was released in 2003.
After her escape from Taliban in 1995, she had recently returned back to Afghanistan to live with her husband.
Indian author Sushmita Banerjee shot dead in Afghanistan - News Oneindia
Rest in Peace!
Her book was a memoir on her experience in Afghanistan. The writer, who was married to an Afghan businessman, was killed in Paktika province. Her book became a best-seller in India and a film with the same title, casting Manisha Koirala in lead role, was released in 2003.
After her escape from Taliban in 1995, she had recently returned back to Afghanistan to live with her husband.
Indian author Sushmita Banerjee shot dead in Afghanistan - News Oneindia
Rest in Peace!