The episode is titled “The Trojan Horse,” highlighting that the greatest danger wasn’t the external syndicate, but someone the family trusted implicitly.
The Interrogation of Chatterjee
The episode begins in a secret safe house. Jagadhatri and Swayambhu (Kedar) are interrogating Inspector Chatterjee. He is terrified after the sniper attempt on his life. To save himself, he reveals that he wasn’t working directly for Meenan, but for a “middleman” who resides inside the Mukherjee house. He describes a specific encrypted device used to send him coordinates. Jagadhatri realizes this matches the signal she tracked to Vaijayanti’s wing.
The Hostage Exchange Trap
As predicted in the previous episode’s precap, Meenan sends a video message. He has kidnapped Swayambhu’s younger brother, Arnab. He demands that Jagadhatri hand over the digital ledger (the evidence against the syndicate) and the mole, Chatterjee, in exchange for Arnab’s life. Swayambhu is emotionally compromised, but Jagadhatri remains clinical. She agrees to the meeting but prepares a “ghost squad” to surround the perimeter.
The Reveal: Vaijayanti’s True Face
While preparing for the exchange, Jagadhatri sets a trap at home. She intentionally leaves a fake “decryption key” on the dining table. She watches through hidden cameras as Vaijayanti sneaks out of her room to steal it. Jagadhatri confronts her in the hallway. Vaijayanti tries to act innocent, but Jagadhatri pulls out the burner phone she found in the plumbing. Vaijayanti’s demeanor shifts from “scared aunt” to “cold criminal.” She admits she joined the syndicate to clear her own massive gambling debts and to take over the family business.
The Warehouse Standoff
Jagadhatri and Swayambhu arrive at the designated warehouse for the exchange. As they trade the “ledger” for Arnab, the syndicate goons open fire. In the chaos, Jagadhatri realizes the “ledger” she gave them has a built-in GPS tracker and a remote-wipe command. She engages in a brutal hand-to-hand fight with Meenan’s top lieutenant. The episode ends on a cliffhanger: just as Jagadhatri is about to arrest the lieutenant, a second sniper shot rings out, hitting the lieutenant before he can reveal Meenan’s true identity.
Major Highlights
- The Interrogation: Chatterjee confirms the mole is someone inside the Mukherjee mansion.
- The Betrayal: Vaijayanti is caught red-handed trying to steal evidence, revealing her alliance with the syndicate.
- The Rescue: Arnab is safely recovered, but the exchange turns into a bloody shootout.
- The Silencing: The syndicate “cleans up” their own men before they can talk to Jagadhatri, keeping Meenan’s identity a mystery.
Precap for Tomorrow:
Vaijayanti is arrested, but she laughs, telling Jagadhatri that “the real game” has just begun. Meenan sends a new message—he has infiltrated the Special Task Force headquarters. Jagadhatri realizes that her own office is no longer safe.
