Jagriti offers Suraj a traditional herbal paste, assuring him it will speed up his recovery. He agrees to let her apply it, and by dawn, the examining doctor is astonished at how quickly the wound has improved. Kalikant questions if it was an arrow injury, but the doctor dismisses this, stating such wounds take much longer to heal before walking away.
Later, Suraj returns Kalikant’s polished hunting equipment. As Kalikant admires his favorite rifle, he proudly recounts all the lives it has ended—both animal and human. Jagriti’s breath catches—the weapon looks identical to the one that killed her father. She silently vows to get Harish’s ballistic report, knowing a match would mean Kalikant’s ruin.
Gathering the Chitta villagers, Jagriti explains they must weaken Kalikant’s empire by targeting his four sources of control: wealth, political influence, family loyalty, and hidden crimes. Bindi worries about their chances, but Jagriti insists strategy will prevail. Meanwhile, Kalikant receives an advance from Alex and instructs Suraj to start bribing officials while sending potential threats on sudden trips. Suraj complies without protest.
At the police station, Jagriti and Bindi request Harish’s forensic records. The Lady SP grows wary until Suraj arrives bearing flowers, announcing Kalikant’s “tradition” of sending new officers on mandatory vacations. Jagriti chastises Suraj for undermining the SP’s authority, and the officer firmly declines the “offer.” Once alone, the SP questions Jagriti’s motives. In response, Jagriti exposes Kalikant’s illegal wildlife trade worth 100 crores, offering her help as an insider. The SP agrees to collaborate.
Outside, Suraj corners Jagriti, demanding why she visited the police. She deflects, but he remains suspicious. Later, he confronts her again. “Same reason you did,” she replies coolly, leaving Suraj stunned—how could she know about the deal? Back at the estate, Jagriti waits for Kalikant to be distracted before slipping into his room and stealing the rifle. Elsewhere, Akash updates Suraj on their plans, but Suraj insists on alterations, sensing unseen eyes. Kalikant laughs off his paranoia. “No one alive can challenge me,” he declares, oblivious that his own gun is now evidence against him.
