"Toba Tek Singh" is a short story written by Saadat Hasan Manto, set in a mental asylum during the partition of India in 1947. The narrative revolves around the inmates' confusion and despair as they learn about the division of the country into India and Pakistan. The protagonist, Bishan Singh, a Sikh inmate, becomes increasingly agitated as he grapples with the idea of being relocated to Pakistan. His struggle symbolizes the broader chaos and loss of identity experienced by many during the partition, highlighting the tragic consequences of political upheaval on individual lives.