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Is anyone from his family here?

Me. Sign here, sir.

Sorry, I'll just be back.

- Yes, Rahil. - Hello, Major.

Rest of the laptop's data has been retrieved.

The documents are from defense contracts,

Mohinder Sandhu has signed on many pages of it.

Mail me the details.

Sure Major, any help please let me know.

Thank you.

Angad.

Murder...

How?

At present I don't know how,

but murderer is from deep within the system.

Four back-to-back similar deaths.

And all were defense suppliers.

Uncle Sandhu's signatures were on the agreement.

It can't be a coincidence. it can't be an accident.

It's a murder.

What next?

Autopsy.

I don't think autopsy will be conclusive.

Chemical present in the pastry, doesn't get detected in the autopsy.

- But if you want. - If I want?

Seriously?

I don't care about your leads, okay.

Good evening, Major.

Did try calling you, but couldn't get through,

so, sending you the details here.

Please find the attached scans of some more retrieved documents.

The new findings reveal that, joint secretory of the armed forces,

Akhilesh Singh, had made a joint deal with three defense contractors.

Many items were included in this deal,

like daily ration for the soldiers,

their specialized combat boots, and bullet proof jackets.

Three contractors had signed the deal,

Ravindra Negi, Alok Verma, and Milind Shirodkar respectively.

Akhilesh Singh had made another contract with Mohinder Sandhu,

for barrack construction material.

But as we have seen now, they all have died consecutively.

Ravi. Ravi.

If these are planned murders, using RX-40,

then their motive isn't clear yet.

Do you know the repercussions? of what you are saying?

Someone is targeting the defense suppliers and eliminating them.

This is huge, Mehra.

I know sir, and this isn't an individual's job,

this is an organization.

Someone is planning murders sophisticatedly, and executing them.

But why?

What can be their motive?

Maybe he is a competitor.

Sir, but how were they able to get RX-40?

Sir honestly, I'll need time for a proper explanation.

I know.

With or without permission, you'll surely investigate.

Tell me. Have you updated Qureshi?

Sir, I wanted to talk regarding that.

CM's assassination case, had been assigned to sir Qureshi.

But it's clear now, that target was Mohinder Sandhu, not the CM.

Technically the case should be assigned back to the military,

as defense deals are under our purview.

Well, technically you are not wrong,

but one has to follow the protocols.

Qureshi, informed that you had been to the CBI Headquarters.

Listen Monica. I am used to your ways, so tackled him.

But that doesn't mean I approve of such behavior.

For this case we are teaming up with CBI,

so, keeping Qureshi in the loop isn't a choice but duty.

And I won't let any soldier, take their duties lightly.

Is that clear?

Yes.

Having said that, well done.

Thank you, sir.

Keep me posted.

Sure.

Hey, sleepy head.

Oh sorry, I don't know how.

Thanks for staying back.

Come on, Angad. Where are you going?

Just give me a minute,

- I'll just freshen up. - Monica, relax. Just sit.

I have some work at the office. I'll be back.

Why don't you relax inside?

- Rest up. - No.

I just needed a power nap, I am fine.

Why don't you take a break?

No, idle mind plays games with me.

I'll get physically and mentally drained a bit,

I think it'll be better.

- If you need anything. - Yes, I'll call.

Get some sleep. I'll see you.

Take care.

Colonel, I was studying a few old defense contracts,

in 2019, your unit had given order for supplies to make barracks.

It's been more than one and half years now,

the stuff is yet to be supplied.

My soldiers are yet living in the tents.

We have faced temperature below 15 degrees.

We survived in this cold because of courage and the passion within,

otherwise, the equipment was worthless.

Major, I can tell you one thing.

It's the inside joke here,

you can dodge the enemy's bullet,

but the meals here will surely get you killed.

Such low quality?

That's an understatement.

Major, if there were stones in the lentils, we could have dealt with it,

but by consuming rotten and low standard lentils,

12 of my soldiers were hospitalized on the first day itself.

But colonel, it is stated that the deliveries have been completed.

Documented on paper and the actual reality is quite different.

Shoes made from useless, bloody low-grade material,

you know, I lost 7 soldiers due to frost bite.

The consignment you're talking about was of the parachutes,

during a drill, after jumping off from a helicopter.

Parachutes of 4 soldiers didn't open at all,

a soldier has been paralyzed. For life.

My God.

That's f**king it.

Monica.

Angad. I know why defense suppliers are being targeted.

You have been here all day.

Angad, focus, just listen to me, okay.

The documents we found at the assassin's home,

were contracts of the same defense deals.

All those who had signed on that contract.

Angad, they all have been murdered.

Each and every single one of them.

Angad, I have cross checked each and every contract,

I have checked everything.

The orders which these suppliers have delivered,

our soldiers were suffering because of them.

Many have even lost their lives, Angad.

They are dead.

Such lags are a punishable offence.

Military of defense has taken strict action against them too.

Black listed them, but,

corruption didn't end.

By hook or crook, frauds secure the deals,

and they are so deep rooted in the system,

that they can easily bend the rules.

Just a minute. Wait a minute. What are you trying to say?

I think, this is a vigilante group,

or a group of organization which is systematically,

identifying such fraudulent suppliers and executing them.

Angad just think about it, they have used RX-40.

This drug is only found with the military intelligence.

And then Pankaj Thapar, turned to be an ex-army man.

I so strongly feel, I know in fact for sure that,

such a huge operation can't be successful without army connections.

I mean, just think about it, Angad.

How can such inside information, leak out?

- Okay, Mon. Mon. - I mean.

According to you, there is someone in the army,

one who is unlawfully executing them.

Either within the army or an ex-army guy like him, like Pankaj Thapar.

Sorry like them.

A group of soldiers, who are taking the law in their hands.

This is confirmed that, whoever he is,

he is chasing those defense suppliers,

by using their substandard goods our soldiers have died.

It is huge. I mean.

Interesting story Monica.

So, you mean to say, my dad was a third class,

corrupt, defense supplier.

- Angad, that's not what I meant. - Just a minute.

All your explanations,

I heard all your theories patiently.

Look where that leads us to.

You are calling my father a traitor, in my house on my face.

That he was corrupt,

By having peculated the government's money,

he supplied substandard goods to the army.

Then you must be very f**king relieved that he is dead.

Angad, please. That's not what I meant.

Listen I am just trying.

Dad's post mortem report is here,

and he died of a heart attack.

Angad. Angad. By ingesting RX-40.

Just stop it, Monica.

I will be going to cremate my dad tomorrow morning.

So, I don't care if there is any truth to your theory.

For me he was an honest respectful, respectable citizen.

Okay.

Please leave with all your explanations,

theories, views and evidences.

Angad.

Leave.

Take this, and just get out of here.

Monu. How are you dear?

I am fine.

How are you?

Making green tea as you insisted.

So, you're into healthy green teas.

Yes, healthy and quick to make.

Anyways the maid is on leave.

What else?

Did you eat?

Monu, have you eaten?

No, will in a while.

What happened, dear?

Nothing, just missing you.

Why don't you come home for a while?

Rest a bit. You are working too hard.

Mother's meals will make you feel better.

Come home for a few days.

If possible, I would have.

I'll call you back. I love you.

I agree your theories are logical.

Where is the evidence?

I am in the process of collecting it, sir.

Monica. I am repeating myself.

This isn't your case.

All the leads you've got,

share it with Qureshi from the CBI.

Sir with all due respect, with sir Qureshi.

I don't trust him, sir.

What?

What do you mean you don't trust him?

I respected your interest regarding the case,

but that doesn't mean you won't follow the protocols.

Please control your feelings.

Immediately share the leads and evidence with Qureshi.

But sir, I.

If. After getting all the leads and evidences,

if Qureshi, doesn't take any action because of his agenda.

Then trust me. I will step in.

But till then, at least give him a chance.

You can't judge him completely by just meeting him once.

And having said that, you will not further investigate till the meeting.

Is that clear?

Is that clear?

Yes sir.

Thank you.

Should I share the report with Qureshi?

Not now.

But what if someone asks? Should I?

Captain you are from the military intelligence.

I am sure you will think of something.

Of course.

Sir, she is here to meet you.

- Good afternoon. - Good afternoon, sir.

Please come.

Just a minute.

What would you prefer tea or coffee?

Coffee will be fine. Thank you.

Coffee and green tea for me.

Okay sir.

So, tell me how can I help you?

Sir, as you are aware, this is an

ongoing inquiry of military intelligence.

So, the case details are confidential.

I understand that. Yes.

Pankaj Thapar. EMA 104.

2014 batch.

You were posted at the NDA then,

you were his squadron commander.

Can you give me any information about him?

Of course.

Bright, capable, quite a hard-working boy.

Anything else? If you are able to recollect, anything specific.

Thapar. Actually, was quite an introvert.

He loved to read.

There was a book store near the campus,

he would often visit there.

If I wanted a book recommendation, he was the best guide.

In fact, I have a few favorite authors.

Like Murray,...

He had recommended me.

I am sorry Major. I don't think, I could help much.

No, that's not true, sir.

Some of your insights were quite helpful.

So.

Sir, are those photographs from your academy days?

Yes.

You want to see?

- Please, if you don't mind. - Please come.

- I'll show you. - Thank you.

NDA core 65. 1979.

79.

That's my father.

Lieutenant colonel Vikram Mehra.

Oh, are you Mehra's daughter?

Wow.

And he?

Ismail. Ismail Qureshi.

He was very weird, to be honest.

He wasn't able to pass out from NDA.

He met with an injury.

Commander was one of his own kind.

Commander?

How can you be so sure he belonged to the army?

They were addressing his senior as commander.

I just want to warn you, better remain within your limits.

Don't go out of the way, and interfere in my work.

His friends had given him that nick name.

Commander.

He had good leadership qualities.

Was extremely strict.

So, commander.

He was your father's good friend.

I do understand what you are saying.

Let's see, what we can do about it.

Good morning, Mr. Qureshi.

Please.

Thank you for coming to Mumbai on such a short notice.

- You have already met Major Mehra. - Yes.

So according to our telephonic conversation.

Mehra has some evidence regarding this case,

which is quite sensitive.

Specially as it is related to army.

So, I wanted to conduct the briefing in your presence.

She is still interested after handing over the case,

I guess she doesn't trust us.

Sir, it isn't in my job profile to trust.

Nothing personal.

So, share your information.

Sir.

From this I conclude, the people or the team,

those who are eliminating the defense suppliers,

is being led by such a person, who is deeply attached to the system,

or someone very well connected.

That's the very reason for the CBI to be involved.

Any information about their leader?

According to victims' family members,

death, I mean after the murders,

some people had questioned them at home.

And they were reporting to a certain commander over the phone.

Commander.

That's a rank from the Navy.

This is getting more confusing.

Which means either he is a commander by profession or

maybe his nick name is commander.

Army connection does get established.

First the chemical RX-40,

then the attacker being an ex-soldier.

Sir, it is also possible that,

he may have an experience of armed forces, but isn't from the army.

I mean someone who wanted to be a soldier, but wasn't able to.

Yes, can be.

But this isn't enough.

I mean, I think, I assume, I feel,

apart from all these theories,

do you have any solid proof to prove that?

Sir I have found the possible motives,

if you allow me to actively participate in the case,

then will find out the evidence soon.

I understand, Mr. Qureshi what you are coming to.

But you see, the leads are very strong.

And everything is being pointed at the army.

I am sending a proposal to the defense ministry.

That in this case, military intelligence and CBI,

will work together.

So, I would want Major Mehra to remain involved with you in this case.

- If you don't mind. - Of course.

When did she quit the case, that she needs permission to rejoin?

But it is my case till the ministry gives permission.

All this information should be passed on to my team.

Of course.

Thank you.

That should be it.

- Thank you so much for your time. - Thank you.

- See him off. - Jai Hind, sir.

Jai Hind.

Your work is truly commendable.

Thank you, commander.

Didn't your NDA batchmate call you that?

See you soon.