Zafar's friend who is manipulated into inciting communal hatred and demanding India's partition along religious lines. His actions trigger violent riots, leading to Saroj's death and culminating in him stabbing Zafar during the Chaudhrys' escape.
Their friendship becomes a channel through which personal revenge feeds communal politics.
Abdul is explicitly described as Zafar's friend, and Zafar influences Abdul's political anger by demanding religious partition.
Their opposing political positions place Balraj against Abdul's communal movement.
Balraj opposes the religious division demanded by Abdul, while Abdul's position contributes to the riots against Hindus and Sikhs.
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