I Was Murdered: A Case of Capital Punishment, the groundbreaking nonfiction work by Dr. Abhijit B. Patil, has struck a powerful chord with readers, legal scholars, and human rights advocates across the country. Since its release, the book has witnessed an overwhelming response, with bulk orders pouring in from academic institutions, libraries, legal forums, and book clubs nationwide.
Dr. Abhijit B. Patil is a legal historian, public advocate, and acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker, as well as the firebrand founder of the Stallions Group of Companies, Goa. Conferred with an honorary Doctorate in Literature by Logos University (USA), he is known for restoring forgotten chapters of India’s legal and cultural history through emotionally resonant storytelling. I Was Murdered is his third book and a landmark contribution to Goa’s post-liberation justice narrative.
Published by STALLIONS PUB INC, Goa, the book resurrects the forgotten history of Goa’s only recorded execution following independence and challenges readers to reflect on justice, collective memory, and institutional accountability. Its compelling blend of legal insight, meticulous historical research, and emotional depth has positioned it as a standout work in contemporary Indian nonfiction.
Significantly, the book also casts a sharp spotlight on the newly transformed Aguada Central Jail, now a heritage tourism site. It reveals that the exact location of the execution has been erased from public memory, raising serious questions about the accountability of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), and the State Government of Goa. The omission of such a crucial chapter of legal history from public narratives has reignited debates on how societies choose to preserve, or erase, the weight of their past.
The book’s impact has also been recognized on national platforms. I Was Murdered was officially awarded the Golden Book of Records in 2021 for its historical significance and public resonance. Notably, the book was selected for film adaptation even before its publication, a rare distinction that underscores the strength of its narrative and the urgency of its message.
“We are humbled by the overwhelming response,” said Adv. Saeesh Naik of Margao, Goa, spokesperson for the publishing team. “The sustained demand for bulk copies reflects the book’s growing relevance as a tool for education, dialogue, and reform.”
I Was Murdered: A Case of Capital Punishment is currently available on Amazon, Kindle, Goodreads, Google Books, Google Play Books, and directly through STALLIONS PUB INC, Goa, India.
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