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Dial 100 : Tough Cases, Tougher Policemen
232 pages, Paperback
Published August 20, 2025
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About the author
Kulpreet Yadav
23 books240 followersOne of the leading fiction writers in India, Kulpreet Yadav retired voluntarily from the armed forces to pursue a career in writing in 2014. Also a motivational speaker now, he has spoken at more than two hundred schools, colleges, and global corporate brands during the last four years. Popular for his Andy Karan series, his new spy novel, Murder in Paharganj, was published by Bloomsbury India in Oct 2017. Kulpreet lives in Delhi with his wife and two daughters.
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July 11, 2025
I recently concluded reading "Dial 100," This book advances the story of Indian law enforcement in a way that makes one feel as though they are on a rollercoaster. Kulpreet Yadav did a fantastic job integrating seven true crime cases into one compelling narrative.
As with any great book, there are key points that stand out, and for me, it was the way the author depicts the police officers. These are not just soulless figures; they are plagued with the toll that comes from their employment, which affects their families and personal lives at large.I enjoyed reading how the author tells the story of a woman that turned out to be a wife-killer. Most importantly, I cherished how the author walked through the steps of solving a crime in a manner that even laymen would understand.
“Dial 100” is an engaging book that makes the reader willing to even binge read. Besides the unique cases and law enforcement strategies, you can feel the author’s appreciation for the men and women patriotically dedication themselves to the various uniformed tasks.
What makes this book stand unique in the true crime genre is the author's focus on real events that have occurred, including the circumstances and situations surrounding them. You can picture every character in the book and how their lives would transform post the heinous activities that had been performed on them. The detailed investigative technique that the author employs makes you specially feel like you are on the ground level of the investigation.
Most must- pick reads fall flatter than other based on the claim. Not “Dial 100” as it celebrates India’ officers while also rewarding them for their courage throughout the years. This is a great addition for your library, especially for those who enjoy diving deep into documentary style works.
As with any great book, there are key points that stand out, and for me, it was the way the author depicts the police officers. These are not just soulless figures; they are plagued with the toll that comes from their employment, which affects their families and personal lives at large.I enjoyed reading how the author tells the story of a woman that turned out to be a wife-killer. Most importantly, I cherished how the author walked through the steps of solving a crime in a manner that even laymen would understand.
“Dial 100” is an engaging book that makes the reader willing to even binge read. Besides the unique cases and law enforcement strategies, you can feel the author’s appreciation for the men and women patriotically dedication themselves to the various uniformed tasks.
What makes this book stand unique in the true crime genre is the author's focus on real events that have occurred, including the circumstances and situations surrounding them. You can picture every character in the book and how their lives would transform post the heinous activities that had been performed on them. The detailed investigative technique that the author employs makes you specially feel like you are on the ground level of the investigation.
Most must- pick reads fall flatter than other based on the claim. Not “Dial 100” as it celebrates India’ officers while also rewarding them for their courage throughout the years. This is a great addition for your library, especially for those who enjoy diving deep into documentary style works.
July 5, 2025
Dial 100 by Kulpreet Yadav is a chilling and thought provoking collection of crime stories inspired by real life cases across India. With sharp, precise writing and a journalist’s eye for detail, Yadav takes readers deep into the underbelly of society where desperation, anger, and crime collide.
Each story feels like a window into the everyday horrors that rarely make headlines but affect lives in profound ways. From domestic violence and child trafficking to cybercrime and calculated murder, the range of cases covered is wide and unsettling. What makes the book truly compelling is its realism. The crimes are not sensationalized, but presented in a way that feels eerily familiar, as if they could happen just next door.
“All rapists are cowards, and all cowards know only one thing … to run. Run as far as possible and as fast as possible.”
This line, spoken by Inspector Ravi, sharply conveys the contempt the justice system and society at large should have for rapists. It reflects a moral stance that rape is not just a crime of violence, but also an act of cowardice: an abuse of power by someone too weak, too afraid, or too broken to face their own inadequacy with integrity.
By calling rapists “cowards,” the book strips away any illusion of dominance or masculinity often falsely associated with such acts. It reframes them as pathetic individuals who resort to the worst kind of violence and then flee from accountability. This is a stark and necessary reminder that the pursuit of justice should be relentless, because those who commit such crimes often rely on fear, flight, and systemic loopholes to escape it.
Each story feels like a window into the everyday horrors that rarely make headlines but affect lives in profound ways. From domestic violence and child trafficking to cybercrime and calculated murder, the range of cases covered is wide and unsettling. What makes the book truly compelling is its realism. The crimes are not sensationalized, but presented in a way that feels eerily familiar, as if they could happen just next door.
“All rapists are cowards, and all cowards know only one thing … to run. Run as far as possible and as fast as possible.”
This line, spoken by Inspector Ravi, sharply conveys the contempt the justice system and society at large should have for rapists. It reflects a moral stance that rape is not just a crime of violence, but also an act of cowardice: an abuse of power by someone too weak, too afraid, or too broken to face their own inadequacy with integrity.
By calling rapists “cowards,” the book strips away any illusion of dominance or masculinity often falsely associated with such acts. It reframes them as pathetic individuals who resort to the worst kind of violence and then flee from accountability. This is a stark and necessary reminder that the pursuit of justice should be relentless, because those who commit such crimes often rely on fear, flight, and systemic loopholes to escape it.
July 19, 2025
With 7 real-life crime investigations, Dial 100 takes us deep into the world of Indian Policing. It goes behind the scenes of these incidents, creating a tense drama in solving high-stakes cases. Apart from the investigation process, it also depicts the harsh realities, hurdles, and emotional turmoil faced by the police personnel while dealing with heinous crimes. All the cases are diverse, covering a range of serious offences from a Money looting in a moving train to a cyber conman who cons people.
The author created an immersive reading experience, like starting each case with an overview and the tools of investigation. The writing is engaging and fast-paced, with descriptions of crime, gathering of evidence, and innovative use of modern techniques. The inclusion of modern challenges, such as tracking cyber conmen, demonstrates the evolving nature of crime and the police's adaptability. However, I find the ending of cases a bit rushed without any element of surprise.
If you are someone interested in true crime and legal thrillers, this book would fit the criteria perfectly.
The author created an immersive reading experience, like starting each case with an overview and the tools of investigation. The writing is engaging and fast-paced, with descriptions of crime, gathering of evidence, and innovative use of modern techniques. The inclusion of modern challenges, such as tracking cyber conmen, demonstrates the evolving nature of crime and the police's adaptability. However, I find the ending of cases a bit rushed without any element of surprise.
If you are someone interested in true crime and legal thrillers, this book would fit the criteria perfectly.
July 7, 2025
I picked up Dial 100 not knowing exactly what to expect, and it turned out to be a surprisingly engaging read. The book brings together seven real-life police cases from different parts of India, and what really stood out to me was how straightforward and easy the writing felt. It didn’t try too hard to impress — it just told the stories as they were, which made them even more impactful.
Each chapter takes you through a fresh case, and I found myself genuinely interested in how the investigations unfolded. There’s something really eye-opening about seeing the amount of work that goes into solving these cases — the patience, the timing, the details.
While I really liked the book, there were a couple of points where I wished for a bit more depth or emotional connect. But overall, it kept me involved throughout, and I definitely took something away from it.
If you enjoy reading real stories with a clear and calm narrative style, this book is definitely worth a try.
Each chapter takes you through a fresh case, and I found myself genuinely interested in how the investigations unfolded. There’s something really eye-opening about seeing the amount of work that goes into solving these cases — the patience, the timing, the details.
While I really liked the book, there were a couple of points where I wished for a bit more depth or emotional connect. But overall, it kept me involved throughout, and I definitely took something away from it.
If you enjoy reading real stories with a clear and calm narrative style, this book is definitely worth a try.
July 15, 2025
Dial 100 by Kulpreet Yadav is a chilling and thought-provoking collection of true crime stories inspired by real-life cases across India. With sharp, precise writing and a journalist’s eye for detail, Yadav takes readers deep into the underbelly of society where desperation, anger, and crime collide. What makes this book stand out in the true crime genre is the author's focus on real events and the circumstances surrounding them. The detailed investigative techniques make you feel like you're on the ground level of the investigation. The author portrays police officers not just as uniforms, but as individuals whose jobs profoundly impact their personal lives. The story of a woman who turned out to be a wife-killer stood out. The line “All rapists are cowards…” reflects a moral stance that rape is an act of cowardice. If you enjoy real stories with a clear and calm narrative style, this book is worth a try. I will rate this book 4 stars
July 24, 2025
Dial 100 : Tough Cases, Tougher Policemen by Kulpreet Yadav is an unputdownable thriller with high-stakes crime. The real-life cases in this book will showcase the clever minds and determination of India's finest officers. The engrossing story keeps the readers hooked till the end.
The story revolves around seven real-life crime investigations, which are intriguing and spine-chilling. The author's writing style is unique and flawless. The language used is lucid and easy to understand. This book reminds us how much effort and courage are needed to solve such cases. I adored the cops. The story is well-researched and fast-paced. The twists and turns make it an unputdownable read. This book showcases the use of forensic science and modern techniques.
Overall, I loved this book and would strongly recommend it to all.
The story revolves around seven real-life crime investigations, which are intriguing and spine-chilling. The author's writing style is unique and flawless. The language used is lucid and easy to understand. This book reminds us how much effort and courage are needed to solve such cases. I adored the cops. The story is well-researched and fast-paced. The twists and turns make it an unputdownable read. This book showcases the use of forensic science and modern techniques.
Overall, I loved this book and would strongly recommend it to all.
July 17, 2025
I just finished reading this mind-blowing true crime book and I’m happy to say I highly recommend it!
The author presents each case in such a compelling and engaging way, it’s completely unputdownable. I even sacrificed sleep just to finish it and it was totally worth it.
The stories are told in a narrative style with conversations from both perspectives, offering fascinating insights into how these crimes were committed and how the police followed clues to solve them.
We often hear about issues in the system, but this book reminds us how much effort, dedication, and sleepless nights go into solving such cases. It’s a high-risk, underappreciated job and that really came through in these accounts.
I truly appreciate the author for compiling these gripping yet disturbing tales with such attention to detail and storytelling skill.
The author presents each case in such a compelling and engaging way, it’s completely unputdownable. I even sacrificed sleep just to finish it and it was totally worth it.
The stories are told in a narrative style with conversations from both perspectives, offering fascinating insights into how these crimes were committed and how the police followed clues to solve them.
We often hear about issues in the system, but this book reminds us how much effort, dedication, and sleepless nights go into solving such cases. It’s a high-risk, underappreciated job and that really came through in these accounts.
I truly appreciate the author for compiling these gripping yet disturbing tales with such attention to detail and storytelling skill.
July 17, 2025
The Indian police officers are often stereotyped as inefficient most of the time, especially in movies and dramas.
And this book here is actually the opposite of that. Dial 100 by Kulpreet Yadav is a collection of seven stories that are actually seven cases based on real-life events.
The author strives to narrate the real cases in a gripping and relatable way, recreating dialogues, scenes, and emotional tension to draw the reader in.
The book explores real-life crime cases in India, and it is written in a style that is both accessible and engaging. It skillfully blends the suspense of a thriller with the authenticity of investigative journalism, making it hard to put down.
This book is perfect for readers who love true crime, crime fiction, and thrillers.
And this book here is actually the opposite of that. Dial 100 by Kulpreet Yadav is a collection of seven stories that are actually seven cases based on real-life events.
The author strives to narrate the real cases in a gripping and relatable way, recreating dialogues, scenes, and emotional tension to draw the reader in.
The book explores real-life crime cases in India, and it is written in a style that is both accessible and engaging. It skillfully blends the suspense of a thriller with the authenticity of investigative journalism, making it hard to put down.
This book is perfect for readers who love true crime, crime fiction, and thrillers.
July 13, 2025
This was an engrossing and engaging book. Even though it is a non-fiction book and based on true events, each case reads like a thriller.
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