What is an external conflict in the story appointment with love?

In the story "Appointment with Love" by S.I. Kishor, the external conflict is the protagonist's struggle to find and recognize the person he has arranged to meet after years of correspondence during wartime. This conflict is driven by the challenges of communication and misidentification in a crowded train station, adding suspense and tension to the narrative. The resolution of this conflict ultimately reveals the power of love and connection to transcend physical barriers.