The riddle of death... (end) - Page 72

Originally posted by: natashathakur

Superb chapter n thnxx for pm me

Originally posted by: roseraja1915

Jalal has come to know that the art-mela was a cover for trafficking women.

The morning jog in tranquil settings turned out to be a traumatic and shocking one for the joggers when they stumbled upon Surya's broken belongings which eventually led to his body being fished out of an abandoned pond in the bamboo forest.

The main suspect that Radhika identified as being in Bharmal's room at the time of the murder is dead and all hopes lie in the capture of Bacchu Sonar and the grilling of Rambha to shed some light on the whole affair.

Stuti, it was a most interesting chapter and I enjoyed Jajo's light-hearted banter so much.

Thank you dear for this wonderful update.👏

Originally posted by: kajal2005

Flawless update 👏

Oh my god! Surya is also dead😲😲

Thanku for pm

Continue soon

Originally posted by: selvi1275

"Practicing to serve your pati-parameswar from now, then? Jalal laughed.

Wonderful scene to start with...I love it...mmm😳

>> 😳

Girls taken out of village in the name of art-mela.😕...ok, no doubt here...but what about the families...they never asked about their daughters out of fear for Bharmal or that was also taken care of...

>>That was taken care of obviously... And sometimes family members are also included in these...

Not till Jalal Khan came into picture. Jalal gave a proud smile

I will give your uncle a strong dosage before leaving so that he does not jump much.

🤣😉What lines from Jalal...I so like his confidence ...

>> 😆

And the light-hearted banter between Jalal and Jodha during morning Jog was superb.😳...it was sort of like refreshing...away from the regular spots...in the lap of nature

>> 😃

And more horrible is, my father was the controller of the whole business! I always despised him for being dominating but this is... her voice choked

This is the first time Jo is talking about this...poor girl...this jogging really helped her to open up, I think...infact, they both needed to get out of that congesting atmosphere...to breathe and to think afresh...

>> Yes...but this recess was short-lived!

Trip to pond in isolated bamboo forest...very creepy from how you describe it...Jalal talking of ghosts often, so does he think surya is hiding there...since surya also knows about this place...

I surmised this and was so looking forward to it and what do we get there...a dead surya...

Wow...you are superb girl.👏👏...the twists and turns...unbelievable...

>> Hehe... thanks! 😳

This chapter was very interesting...a mix of romance and thrill...discussions, clues and dead body popping between romance...

>> Thank you for loving this!🤗

Waiting for next chapter...😃

CHAPTER 14:

Around 6 pm, In Police Station, Interrogating Bacchu...

The man of age almost 34-35 with tall and slender physique and marks of pox in the face was standing with hand-calf in hand guarded by two constables, Jalal came in front of him, folded the hands of his shirt, and without wasting a word gave him a hard slap, so hard that he lost his balance and fall...

"I... I didn't... Bacchu tried to explain something but was stopped with another hard slap. Jalal pulled him up by collar and slapped him again... And the process went on till Bacchu started crying saying "I am telling... I am telling... Chhote sahab told me to...

"Told you what? Jalal dashed him to make him sit on the chair and sat in front of him. "Jaldi bol!

"To... to shut... Rambha's mouth forever... He gulped while telling... "So... so that she cannot tell anything...

"I see! Jalal nodded. "Now you tell me; what was your duty in this whole system. BOL!!! He again grabbed his collar.

"I... I don't know...sir...

"EK CHATA MARUNGA OR SARE DAANT KHOLKE HAAT ME AA JAYEGA! BOL!! Jalal slapped him so hard that he fell down.

"Mr. Sahani... Jalal looked at him. "I will give him another half an hour to tell what he knows. Do whatever you can, but only in another half an hour... After that I will see how much stubborn this Bacchu is! He looked sternly at Bacchu. "You think you are the don of this region, right? Mind it, in Mumbai none will come even to give a bail to you if I lock you up there! Have you ever seen the interrogation of Mumbai Police? Ek bhi haddi pura nehi rahega!

"Saab... saab I... Bacchu seemed really nervous, as he knew that his rescuer will not come up this time...

Jalal got out of the police station, looked at the sky for a while and calculated something. Then he took out the phone from pocket and dialed some number...

"Hello Rakesh?

"...

"I am fine yaar! Actually I wanted some information about a particular batch. Can you help me out?

"...

"Okay... okay... I am whatsapping you the details. Thanks dude! Bye... bye...

He ended the call and opened his photo gallery. While searching a particular photo his eyes became restless. As if he is very close to the shore, but cannot find a thread to anchor the ship...

"Sir! He got interrupted, as a constable came and saluted. "Bacchu will tell everything he knows.

"He seems to be too much good boy? Jalal smiled and entered. Bacchu was sitting on the chair in a pitiable condition. Sahani and some of his men were chuckling in victorious pride. They did not leave the half-an-hour opportunity to waste!

"Very good Mr. Sahani! You are a great interrogator it seems! Jalal remarked with praise to make him happy and sat in front of Bacchu. "So, akal thikane pe aa gaya?

"Sir... Sir I only followed the... Bacchu almost started crying.

"From first! Jalal ordered.

With a trembling and choked voice Bacchu kept on telling what he knows about the racket being continued under the shell of farm business. Almost every month Mr. Bharmal used to have meetings with his main dealer; then a big amount of girls were sent to different places in the name of different works. Though it was a very secured and peaceful process all along, yet there is always some risks in these lines. Bacchu and his boys were the support system of the whole procedure. They used to do useful works like threatening the guardians of those girls who has been abducted, or to show the place to the disobedient girls, or to control any unwanted situation with the power of their guns. Sometimes he also used to go or send someone with those girls in order of Bharmal... He knows nothing more than that... etc...etc...

"Not bad, almost matches with Rambha's descriptions... Jalal nodded. "But I need detailed and specified statements...However... He again gave an intense look to Bacchu. "I have something more to ask you...

"S..sir...

"How do you know Surya Pandey? Jalal asked coldly.

Bacchu gulped once. "W...why sir?

"I am usually not habituated to answer a convict, Bacchu! Jalal told in a controlled rage. "ANSWER ME!

"He was the manager of the farm sir! Bacchu wiped out the sweat from his forehead. "He often used to call or order us on behalf of Rajasahab!

"Wonderful! Jalal stared amazed for a moment. Then he controlled. "So, why did you call him so many times that night your Rajasahab was killed?

"I... I did? Ohh! Bacchu tried to act smart. "I had some payments left which he was about to give me. Actually for some reasons Rajasahab wanted to stop the whole thing for a while and clear up all the evidences and I worked a lot for Surya-Ji in this matter. I... I called him for that and he...

"He what?

"He was constantly denying giving us anything. He told me to call Rajasahab and talk with him. I was also stubborn; so we did a long fight over phone... He was cutting the phone and I was calling him again and again...

"Okay... So then, what did you do? You managed Mr. Surya right?

"Yeah... sir...

"Then? You called him to meet in the bamboo forest near the pond?

Bacchu lowered his eyes and his hands were shivering. Jalal smirked looking at him. "Then, what did you do? He asked in a cold tone...

"He... he came and gave me the money we... we wanted sir...

"Really?

"Yes sir...

"And then he went back right?

"Y...yes sir...

"I see... Jalal smiled for a while and then all of a sudden grabbed Bacchu's neck and banged his head against the table. "DO I LOOK FOOL TO YOU? DO YOU THINK I HAVE TIME TO LISTEN TO YOUR STORIES?

"Sir... sir... forgive me sir forgive me!! Bacchu cried. "I... I don't know anything sir... Rajasahab... Rajasahab told me to...

Jalal loosed his grip. "So Rajasahab had instructed you to kill Surya, and so you called him, gave him some reasons to meet him in person, then attacked him and killed him. Right?

"Sirr! Sir I have no fault sir... Bacchu kept on nagging just like any criminal does in this stage. Jalal did not pay more heed to him. "Give me his phone. He asked to a constable.

Taking the phone first he checked the messages, then the call-list. Then he smiled. "So you keep all your messages you get from your Rajasahab? A very bad habit indeed!... well, a call followed by a message... He will go out tonight. Kill him. You will get the necessary things and your money in his bag... He frowned looking at Bacchu.

"R...Rajasahab called me first... and instructed to show Surya his place who was flying too high. Bacchu gulped... "He... He also told to take each and every document he has with him and destroy them. I asked him how I can get the documents he wants and also tried to talk about my payment... he told me to wait till the engagement ceremony of his niece gets over...and after a while he sent this...

"I see... Jalal nodded. "Then, what happened to Surya...

"I called him several time, and he kept on telling that he will no more take any responsibility of the farm... But after sometime, he got convinced to talk to me for last when I said that I have something so dangerous in my hand that it will lead him and his boss to jail. He then told he has a very little time and he can meet me for only 5 minutes.

"Then you told him to come to the bamboo forest and then attacked him with your gang and stabbed him after a good brawl, right? Jalal sharpened his eyes. Bacchu again hung his head from his neck.

"Then? Jalal asked in a controlled rage...

"We searched his purse and bag, there was a lot of cash and we took that. My boys also took his dresses and shaving kit. And the rest of the papers we burnt! Bacchu told in a trembling voice.

"Papers? Jalal got excited. "What kind of paper? What was written there?

"I... I don't know sir! I can't read English much... Yeah, there were some papers hidden inside the secret chain of the bag. Some Xerox papers...

"Xerox papers?

"Y...yes sir... Xerox of something handwritten... most probably a diary... Bacchu told after a pause.

"I see! Jalal frowned. "What was the time when all of these happened?

"Around 8 sir! At evening!

Jalal kept on staring at Bacchu's face...

11:30 pm, in the house...

Jalal slowly came beside Jodha and touched her shoulder. Jodha was on the balcony, unmindfully gazing at the sky... she turned back.

"Jalal! Where had you been? I called you several times... Mr. Sahani told you went out of the police station at evening only? Jodha triggered questions one-by-one holding his hand...

"Telling... Jalal sighed. "Can you please give me a cup of tea?

"Won't you have dinner?

"No appetite! Mr. Sahani has fed me a lot at evening. Jalal smiled.

"Okay... Jodha went to the kitchen. Jalal tiredly leaned on the balcony and closed his eyes. Many things were floating together inside his head. After a while he took out his phone and checked the detailed information which his friend sent him some hours back. Then he again opened some pictures and kept on staring... His eyes were glittering excitedly...

"Jalal...

"Yeah! Jalal turned back and took the cup from her hand and sipped once... "Aahh!

"You are coming from police station directly? Jodha asked.

"Haa? Jalal was thinking something else, he looked at her. "No. Was doing some small works here and there before coming... First had to visit the Xerox center nearby, had to go to Wather again... etc etc... However, nothing much important...

"Well. Then, what did you get to know? Jodha asked.

Jalal smiled palely. "Bacchu Sonar has confessed.

"Really?

"Yes. He had been instructed by your father to kill Surya...

Jodha closed her eyes...

"And he was murdered on around 8pm. Jalal continued. "Surya was already dead when the murderer poisoned or stabbed your father.

"But... then who was the man who faked to my mother as Surya? And what did Radhika Chachi see if we assume she is telling the truth?

Jalal smiled casually while sipping the tea. "You were right Jodha! Surya did not have that strength to kill a man. He was doing well while carrying out your father's orders regarding the racket, but when it came to manage everything on his own, he messed up and had to give his life in return. He sighed. "I got many minor but important information from Rambha and Bacchu, Jodha. For last years, Surya has been carrying out your father's order, and he had been directly connected to this crime. Mr. Bharmal was warned when Someswar Singh was arrested in Bhiwandi's case; I assume Someswar was one of the most important clients of Mr. Bharmal in this business of women. So he did not late in wiping out all the possible evidences by Surya... And I understand now the real intension behind offering me bribe in exchange of Someswar's freedom- it was only to save his own back. He tried to manipulate me, and same way he had manipulated Surya once to get him as his right hand. Perhaps it was too late to understand for Surya that time that he is indulging himself in a dark life forever. When he understood, he was too timid to go against your father... so he was planning to flee; he was saving money, he had taken a flat and planned to shift from here forever and live a fresh life with you. But everything was messed up as somehow he threatened Mr. Bharmal in rage and had let him to know that he can be a lifelong hazard. Hence his death in hands of goons...

"I just can't believe it! Surya! Jodha sighed deeply. "How time changes man!

"Yeah! Time changes man... Jalal murmured while gazing at the cup.

"Anything else? Jodha looked at him. "What is the case of that diary?

"I think Surya was carrying the photocopy of the diary with him which has been burnt along with other papers carried by him. I guess Surya had that diary in his hand as his only weapon. He had decoded the crime unsolved years back, most probably when he had tried to get all the data computerized, and that is the only reason of Bharmalji's fondness towards him. Jalal told unmindfully. "What I recon, is when Surya read the diary and deciphered the old incidents, also got clues about the crimes going on inside the farm, he went to your father instead of going to police. He was a timid and clam man, but he also had his ambitions of become rich inside his heart. Also he believed there is only a barrier between you and him- that is Mr. Bharmal. So he tried to blackmail him, to kill both the birds with a single arrow. Surya was a very common man, but his intensions made him evil, and your father manipulated him very well. First he assured him, he offered him a lot of money- more than he deserves or needs, and also promised him to get you married with him. I think only for that reason he took initiatives to mend up the relationship with you and you started coming here again. He sighed. "Surya fell into his trap, and perhaps he himself could not notice how he became a part of this nasty crime one day! I think he wanted to escape from here long back, but he could not, as Mr. Bharmal has tied him up with something he was really greedy for- that's you!

"So he was so devastated that night when I talked about bravery and honesty! Jodha told in a lost voice. "I still can't believe it!

Both of them stood silent for some moments. Then Jodha looked at Jalal. "Yet so many questions are to be answered. Why papa transferred money in Surya's account just before a day he had planned to leave? If Surya had got out of the backdoor of the house, who closed that after he left? Whom did Maa see in balcony that night? Whom did Radhika Kaki see? Was there someone from the house faking Surya? Or is there any connection with Rishav, who came Madhubani that night? Who had climbed through the rain-pipes to get inside Papa's room that night? And most importantly, if the diary was with Surya, why he did not take that along with him? How come it reached in the roof, burning?

"Maybe your father had a deal with Surya to handover the diary to him... Jalal said thoughtfully. "And then someone stole that from him... But Surya was not that much fool. I think he had the photocopies of the pages of the diary which he was carrying with him. Perhaps he had a plan to contact Mumbai Police directly about this matter. He sighed. "If he could approach me once I might have saved him life! But... yeah... it is not easy for anyone to seek help from the lover of his beloved!

"Then where are those photocopies? Jodha asked.

"Bacchu burnt them. The last trace of Mr. Sujamal's diary has burnt into ashes! Jalal was again unmindful. His eyes had filled in a strange melancholy...

"What was written there? Jodha looked restless. "Have you understood nothing seriously?

Jalal did not answer her...

"What happened Jalal? Jodha nudged him. "Why I feel you are hiding something from me? Is there anything you have got to know?

"Only one thing is needed to be answered. Then perhaps the riddle will be solved! Jalal murmured himself.

"What? Jodha stared at him.

"How? How it happened? Jalal looked at her with vacant eyes. His mind was somewhere else...

"What are you telling, I cannot understand anything. Jodha looked a bit excited. "Have you understood who killed Papa?

"Perhaps... Jalal got completely silent.

"Who? Tell me please? Who? Jodha nudged him again and again but he did not response. He was thinking something else...

"You will not tell? Jodha asked with a slight displease after a while.

"Yeah I will tell. But I cannot present anything in front of Lawyer Sahiba without getting enough proofs! Jalal tried to light the environment. "I have a lot of bad experiences about this. Remember, how you diminished me and my proofs in the open courtroom some months back regarding the Khurana murder case?

"Okay! Jodha smiled waving the topic aside. She understood Jalal will not tell anything now. Perhaps he too has some doubts...

"Hey don't get angry on me now. Jalal hugged her from behind. "I want to tell you in detail. But I need enough time to discuss with you about these which I don't have now. I need to set out for Mumbai.

"When?

"Now...

"No way! Are you mad? Jodha held his hand. "I will never allow that.

"Come on Jodha. I am habituated in driving at night... Only 3 hours journey...

"Still no! Go and take rest, I will wake you up at 4 am, you can leave that time... Jodha told. "I know you are too daredevil sometimes, but going back to Mumbai at midnight alone is too much. You have lot of enemies roaming around you know that.

"Okay! Jalal smiled. "I know I should not leave you alone here. But the things of Madhubani's farm have become a serious issue. I will send force right tomorrow... You stay safe till that time!

"Don't worry about me... Jodha cupped his face. "If you want to set out early tomorrow, you need to go and take a nap right now.

Jalal leaned and kissed her forehead and touched her chin. "You will not sleep?

"No! I can't sleep tonight! she smiled with a touch of melancholy reflected from her eyes.

While leaving the place, Jalal gazed at her. She slowly closed her eyes and again leaned on the balcony. Perhaps her mind was roaming in the down-memory lane, in the days of her childhood, when she used to boss over a very timid and shy boy who was a pet of her... when both of them were innocent, far away from the complexities of life...

"Jodha...

Jodha opened her eyes and looked at Jalal. He was staring at her softly. He slowly came closer and held her hands...

"It is not possible to forget the first love, isn't it, Jodha? He asked in a low melancholic tone. There was something more than empathy in his eyes, Jodha could not read that...

Jodha touched his lips with her finger and caressed that. "Real love happens only once in life Jalal. And it is not possible to forget real love!

"Perhaps... Jalal stated unmindfully. "Perhaps the wound of love stays in the heart forever unhealed... Perhaps the fire of love can be inflamed anytime... in any situation... and one can go to any extent for his love...

"Yeah... but why are you saying these now? Jodha gripped his hand. "Everything's fine?

"Yes everything is fine! And everything will be fine! He suddenly stretched his hands and took Jodha inside his arms. "I love you very much Jodha! I will always be with you! Like this!

"Jalal... Jodha smiled and ruffled his hairs. "I love you too dear! I can do anything for you! Anything...

Jalal broke the hug and stared at her eyes for a while. She too gazed at him passionately. Then slowly they pushed their body closer and entangled in each other's arms... Their lips parted and clasped into one another...

And they kissed...

26^th December, 9 am, in drawing hall...

"Pack all of your bags at once! Jaymal was shouting like mad buffalo. "We will leave this house at once! AT ONCE!!!

"But Papa, where will we go? Mohini, who was trying to control the scenario, asked.

"Anywhere! I will not leave in this house where I have no respect!

"Why, what happened Kaka? Jodha, who was reading newspaper siting on the sofa, asked without looking anywhere.

"What do you think? What does your boyfriend think of himself? As he is a police officer he has every right to insult me every now and then? Jaymal yelled at Jodha. "How dare he to threaten me that way? He threatened me in my own house? How dare he???

"So bad of Jalal! Jodha said without any touch of sympathy in voice. "By the way, he has left the village around 5 am, and now, after 4 hours you suddenly felt you cannot live here due to his insult? Or have you got to know anything else? You did not know yesterday that Bacchu is under police custody?

"Hey listen Jodha, don't recite his dialogues! I am completely innocent so I have no fear of anything! Jaymal uttered in a trembling voice. "But I will not stay here. MOHINI tell your mother-in-law to pack luggage!

"No use... Jodha uttered while turning the page of newspaper. "Police is watching you constantly and this house has already been cornered. You cannot get away...

"What... Jaymal was about to take out the phone...

"Mr. Sahani is given charge by Jalal, kaka. His job will depend on how well he performs under his supervision. He will not be able to help a fallen MLA like you. Jodha told expressionlessly... Jaymal kept on staring at her face terrified. Then without telling anything he got back to his room.

"What's going on Jodha? Mohini told quiet irritatingly. "We cannot go out of our own house? Your boyfriend will even restrict our freedom and imprison us in our own home?

"Yes you cannot go out. Not for now at least. Jodha's voice had still no change. "By the way, stop addressing him as my boyfriend. He has the right to lock you all up in this house from the authority his designation gives him. My relationship with him does not have any significance here...

"Huh!! Mohini bent her lips and left. Jodha sighed a relief and folded the newspaper. Then she took her phone and sighed. Still no message. Helplessly she again read the message which Jalal sent her an hour back. "Reached safely. Force will reach soon. Don't worry. Take care...

"Kaki, tea!! Jodha shouted in an adorable voice to make it sure that Nirmala kaki will melt hearing this, and yawned. She did not sleep from last night, and despite her eyes are protesting, her excitement is stopping her from going to her room to sleep now. Jalal told that the force is coming. Her nerves will not allow her to take rest before everything is sorted out. And also, all of a sudden she was worrying for Jalal too. He never looked so unmindful and mysterious to Jodha before. He did not even tell her whom he suspects as the murderer before leaving. There is something going on which Jodha does not know...

Just when Nirmala Kaki was entering with the cup of tea in hand, the phone of Jodha rang. "Must be Jalal! Jodha jumped to pick the phone and got disappointed reading the name on the screen. However, "Hello Mr. Sahani... She picked up.

Sahani told something so exciting that Jodha jumped up from sofa. "Okay! Okay! I am coming readily. Yes you start the formalities I will come soon. And send two officers in our house too...

"What happened Jodha? Nirmala asked. "Has Jalal reached alright?

"Yes yes... Jodha took the cup from her hand and gulped the hot tea at one sip. "Listen Kaki, I am going to a very crucial work. Take care of yourselves, don't leave the house...

And before Nirmala could ask anything more, she stormed out of the room.

27^th, 28^th , 29^th December...

Three days spend like storm in Madhubani. Raid in the farm, interrogations of each and every villagers, police, media, press, arrest of certain workers, arrest of Mr. Jaymal Singh everything added a severe pace to the peaceful livelihood of the village. The name of Madhubani came in the front pages of all the newspapers as one of the main source of the woman-trafficking racket of Bhaiwandi. The police have no direct proof apart from the confessions of some workers as the main proofs have been wiped out before, still the revelation of Madhubani village is a very important step in catching the complete racket. The investigations here were still going on, and Jodha, as a criminal lawyer and also a lawful heir of the farm now, was doing her level best to help police. The girls are being rescued, some of them were coming back to their home, the pictures of their tears and smiles are trending in media and also bringing tear to Jodha's eyes, she is giving clips to media days and nights. In short she is very busy...

Also she is busy in her family affairs too. Jaymal Kaka has been arrested. Though he has demanded that he was never an active part of this business as his brother never believed him and he knows very little about all these, and he has tried to erase the proofs and tried to kill Rambha only due to his reasonless fear of getting caught, none believed him to be that much innocent. With Bacchu Sonar, Rambha and the other guys involved, he is also sent to Mumbai. Bhagwant is spared as there was no proof against him, still he is being followed and enquired each and every moment. The situation of the house is a mess. Dadi, who was yet to get over her grief after the death of one child, could not take this much of stress and had gone through a minor stroke. Though doctors has assured them saying she will be alright, but all the family members have witnessed the terrible deterioration of her health. Radhika Kaki is crying all the day and cursing everyone for her bad fate. Shivani has shelled herself in this strangulating environment. Maan has become quieter than before. Meenakshi spends most of the time in temple now for sake of peace. The only person who is stable in all these is Nirmala. With her silent moves, she is protecting the whole household like a big shelter.

Jodha is busy. But her mind is not here in Madhubani. Her mind is lost along with Jalal. Selfish Jalal has not even called for once after he left. Yes she has called him countless times. He has listened to all the updates, but has barely reciprocated. And when it had come to tell something about his whereabouts, he just has waved the topic aside and cut the line. Jodha is missing him too much. In this crowded Madhubani his absence is paining her more...

29^th morning, the crowd of the media and press has reduced from the last day. Jodha was sitting in the office of the farm, trying to get busy in the heap of papers and thinking about Jalal, she heard the sound of police van.

"Has Jalal come? Jodha chuckled and got out of the room. And as usual became disappointed seeing no sign of Jalal. She is expecting every moment that Jalal will come now, but he has no sign.

Still she came closer to the van. The door of the car got opened, and a lady officer of a very fine physic and smart face came out. "Good Morning Ms. Singh. How are you?

"Ins. Ahmed! Jodha too smiled with courtesy seeing a familiar face. "I did not expect you at all.

"I am given the charge here from headquarters. Ruqaiya Ahmed told while adjusting her cap. Then she came closer and held her hand. "I am really sorry for you Ms. Singh. I can understand what is going on you...

"Yeah! Jodha smiled sadly and confessed. "It's like a nightmare you know!

"Strange! It started from the murder of your father and from that revelation of such a big mess... Ruqaiya continued talking while going inside being accompanied by Jodha. "By the way, who was the murderer of your father? Do you get to know?

"I did not even get time to think. And Jalal too told nothing. Jodha said.

"He told nothing to me either. Though we did not meet in Mumbai much... He took helps from me regarding that case, naturally I had an interest but...

"What did you say? Jodha frowned. "You did not meet him in Mumbai?

"Not more than once. I was there in the bureau the day he joined. There was not much scope to talk... We all were too busy about this case... then he again left Mumbai...

"What? He left Mumbai? Jodha almost shouted. He is not in Mumbai and he did not even tell her? Is he alright? He talked last night only and he assured her he will come to Madhubani very soon. But he never told that he is not in Mumbai!

"He is not much far from Mumbai. As far I know, he had gone to Pune... I heard him informing Commissioner Sir that this is a part of this case. But don't know if he is still there or not.

"Pune, as a part of this case... Jodha remembered the phone numbers and addresses of Pune, Mahabaleswar and Mumbai written in Surya's diary. So Jalal wants to follow Surya's path to reveal the story of the lost diary? He wants to go 20 years back to unveil the fact of Paresh Sindhu and Sujamal Kaka's murder?

"Ms. Singh!

Jodha got back to sense hearing Ruqaiya. She was smiling at her sitting on the chair in front of the desk. "Can you help me out understanding the scenario here? She requested.

"Yes of course. Jodha sat and got busy with the papers again. The thought of Jalal can wait for a while.

Originally posted by: -Kavya_P-

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Originally posted by: -Kavya_P-

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Amazing chappy Di

Hope he is safe

So Surya is not the murderer

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