Patna: That inked scribble on the left hand of Nirmala Devi was enough for husband Lalan Mishra to become teary-eyed. After 48 years of living separately with no news of each other, he could confirm her identity, though age had left its mark on her physical self. Tears welled up in both their eyes. It was not only an emotional reunion for the couple but for the entire Bariarpur village, where everyone stood in stunned silence witnessing the scene.
