Senior IPS officer Amit Lodha discussed the challenges of writing crime fiction, particularly his book 'Bihar Diaries' which inspired the Netflix series 'Khakee: The Bihar Chapter'. Speaking at the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival, Lodha stated he is 'paying a heavy price' for writing truthfully, alluding to his 2022 suspension over corruption allegations related to the Netflix deal. He emphasized the inextricable link between crime writing and socio-political realities, noting increased caution in his future works due to potential offense and legal actions.