The Rain Of Death

Ajay was a famous news reporter in a media company. From politics to sports, from crime to entertainment, Ajay's company used to send Ajay on priority for media coverage of all the crucial incidences which are happening in the country on daily basis in different domains. He was a perfect media person. Whenever the channel has to interview some famous personality, they always called Ajay for that. It is not a surprise that Ajay has received large number of awards from his organisation for being the most efficient and the most hard working media person. 

A news channel is always in search of sensational news. One day, the owner of that media company, Robert, called Ajay in his cabin. Ajay reached there. Robert politely asked Ajay to have a seat and then in a very serious and concerned mood, he said, "Ajay, I have called you for discussing something serious. A small village of our country is facing a very big problem. And this problem is very serious, something that the policy makers of the country and government authorities must know. I want you to go to that village and find out what is the problem. The name of the village is Susheelnagar. Since last many days, the people of that village are dying everyday. I want you to investigate the reason behind this. This is something strange." Ajay asked, "Ok Sir, please give me all the details, I will move for the village tomorrow." The boss said, "Ajay, take this packet. It is your flight ticket for today. As you will land, I have requested someone to receive you and take to that village. When you reach the village, all the arrangements of your stay & food are done. Whatever you need from me, call me anytime, immediately you will get it. I have only one request Ajay, save those innocent villagers." Ajay looked towards his boss and saw something strange which he had never seen before. There were few drops of tears in his eyes. Ajay said, "Thank you for believing in me sir." Saying these words Ajay left the cabin.

Ajay moved for his destination and within few hours he was at the outskirts of Susheelnagar. Ajay's Boss has given the contact details of sarpanch of that village. Ajay called him. The Sarpanch, whose name was Ram Kishore, said, "Hello Mr. Ajay. I am very happy you called me. Your boss has told me everything about you. I am just coming to receive you, please wait sir." Ajay was waiting. Within few minutes Ram Kishore came to receive him in a jeep with the driver. Both of them greeted each other and moved towards the village. Ramkishor had made arrangements of Ajay's stay at is own house. It was a beautiful house with all the facilities. Ajay took rest for few hours and in the evening he and Sarpanch were having tea. 

Ajay asked, "Sarpanch Ji. Please tell me what problem your village is facing." Ramkishor said, "The rain of death". Ajay was surprised. Ramkishor said, "People feel happy when it rains. But here it is a different case. We all come under fear whenever the sky goes dark. This rainfall is very dangerous sir. We don't know the reason, but whenever it rains, some people of this village gradually die. It's horrible. Generally village people enjoy when it rains because it is helpful for our crops. But just go and see our fields. We cannot grow crop in those fields as the effect of this rain. Since you have come from City, we all have become hopeful sir that definitely you are here to do something good for us. Please save us Sir, please save us." Ajay held the hands of Ram Kishore & said, "I will Sir, I will." Ajay could not sleep that night. 

Next day Ajay took a jeep and started meeting other people in the village. Very soon he came to know that there is a big factory near that village. Ajay went to see that factory. It was a huge factory covering a wide area in the outskirts of that village. Smoke was coming out from multiple chimanys of that factory. Ajay could not tolerate the dirty smell of that smoke. All around that factory were multiple mountains of dust material. Nearby those mountains, the factory workers were living in their small huts. Their faces looked like as if they have not eaten something since last many years. Ajay was shocked to see the scene. Immediately he understood that the rain of death about which the village people were talking, it is nothing else but the Acid Rain. The bad smoke of the factory is going to the clouds and coming back on earth in form of rain. 

Ajay rushed towards his place, got the details of the owner of the factory from internet and next day he directly visited that factory. He requested the receptionist that he wants to meet the owner. After knowing his details, the owner, Mr. Robert called him into his cabin. He greeted the owner politely and said, "Sir, I am sorry to say this but your factory is creating many problems for the village people. Because of the acid rain caused by the smoke from your factory, the people of that village are dying everyday. Please do something sir, only you can do it." Mr. Robert said, "Mr Ajay, you want to say that I should stop my business. Don't you see that how many people are getting employment because of this factory. There are so many people working over here and I have to take care of monthly salary of all of them. The people who have some aim in life, they are working in my factory. Uneducated people, who have no option, they just want to gain popularity by creating controversy. Go and tell your village people that if someone is educated, he can join my factory as an employee. I will pay him well. But please, I don't want to listen anything against my factory. I'm sorry I am busy. I have to go to a meeting." He rang the bell and a waiteress came with tea and snacks. I am sorry I have to go Sir. You please have some snacks." Saying these words the owner went out of the cabin. Showing a professional behaviour, Ajay greeted the lady & had his tea. After that he returned to his place. 

Ajay was a smart reporter. He had switched on his small camera while discussing with the owner of the factory. Everything got recorded in the form of video. Ajay returned to his place in that village & met the police officer. But the police officer was a corrupt person who use to get brides from the owner of that factory. He said that Ajay should not waste his time in unnecessary talks of uneducated village people. Listening to him Ajay said to himself, "Thank God, I did not show the recording to this corrupt officer." Ajay thanked him and went back to his place. Reaching his place he dropped a mail to his boss. Next day approximately hundred vans with multiple reporters came to that village. Someone came out of the van and knocked at the door where Ajay was residing. As Ajay open the door he was shocked. It was his boss. Ajay Said, "Good Morning Sir, what a surprise. I am so happy to see you. But sir, suddenly!" Robert said, "I have read your mail Ajay. I am here to ensure that this factory closes today itself. Get ready we will start the reporting right now." Ajay smiled & said,"Yes Sir".

Ajay, Robert and all the media people quickly moved towards that factory and started reporting. Ajay held the mike, his associate was capturing him in camera, "Good Morning India, today I am going to tell you that how the greed of one person can become the death of large number of innocent people." Ajay reported everything that how the smoke from that factory is causing acid rain because of which village people are dying everyday. Robert ensure that this reporting should be live and it should reach International Audience. Within few minutes the news went viral. The emotional way in which Ajay was reporting, shook the hearts of common people who are watching the show sitting at their home. While reporting, he was displaying all the pictures of bad conditions of the people around that factory area and also the village people. Tears rolled down the eyes of all the viewers who were watching that news channel. 

The news went so viral that even politicians were not untouched from its impact. Since International Media was also reporting the same news, it was a matter of discussion throughout the world. The chief minister of that state immediately ordered to shutdown that factory. To gain the sympathy of village people, the Chief Minister himself came to that location where Ajay was doing ground reporting. Ajay and his entire team saluted the Honourable Chief Minister and gave Him a seat. The Chief Minister said, "Ajay, I want to interact with people right now." Ajay made all the arrangements. The Chief Minister started talking to village people, "My Dear Villagers, I am very sorry for the hardship that you people have been facing till now. This factory will shut down right now. I can feel your pain in my heart friends. That is why I have come myself to end your pain."

Listening to the chief minister, all the village people started clapping, "CM Sahab Zindabad, CM Sahab Zindabad." As the meeting with village people was over, CM directly mood towards the factory owner. He took him into the corner away from the crowd & media and said, "Mr. Robert if you do not shut down your factory right now & leave this place forever, you know what can I do. Thank you." Listening to the CM, Robert got scared. Putting his arms on the shoulders of Mr. Robert, the CM moved towards the crowd & said, "Ladies and Gentleman we are also very thankful to Mr Robert for all his support and guidance that he will give us in shifting the factory to a safe place." Everyone started clapping for Mr. Robert. Robert looked at CM with the fear on his face. CM smiled & said, "I will help you in every possible manner for creating the new base for your factory. But just leave this place." Saying these words CM moved towards Ajay & said, "Ajay, within few hours you have become a hero." Ajay said, "No Sir. I am still standing in front of you folding my hands. You are our hope Sir." The CM smiled and said, "I am always with you Ajay. All the best".

Ajay was happy that no one is upset with him. He thanked God & went back to home. Next day when he went to his office he found that no lights were on. It looked like a power cut. As he moved near his cabin, suddenly the lights were switched on. He saw all the employees along with the boss were assembled in his cabin. Someone burst the balloon and shouted, "surprise". Everyone was shouting, "Ajay,Ajay,Ajay...". It was a celebration planned in honour of Ajay for is achievements. It was planned by his boss. Ajay heartly thanked his boss & asked, "Thank you Sir for doing so much for me." The boss said, "No Ajay, it is not only for you. It is for all of us. Because of your initiative, we also became a part of saving those villagers life." Everyone was very happy and blessing Ajay.