Honey Trap
Chapter 1.
For the last decade the underworld in Mumbai has been dominated by two people alone, Asad Ahmed Khan and Sikander Rao. Leaders of the most notorious most feared gangs of recent times; with strong connections and influences sky high there really was nothing that could be done to capture these two.
Asad and Sikander knew how to look after their own people especially those that ranked high with them. Many men who were captured, killed and sentenced were ground level operatives, people who knew nothing or very little about the Don's they worked for. With no one to come forward or testify Asad and Sikander were free to roam the streets of Mumbai, streets that they owned.
Asad and Sikander had two things in common, they were both kings of the underworld and both were wanted by every crime agency known. Other than this their work, criminal activities and personalities were as different chalk and cheese.
Sikander a typical young man who made his way up, taking over the territory he once worked in. His only motive and aim was to become more powerful and fill his banks with every black note he could lay his hands on. Sikander, driven by greed invested himself in narcotics, money laundering, killing anyone for a nice lump sum and for pleasure he had a number of escort services.
On the other hand Asad was a young man who was pulled into the underworld after his family fell victim to men like Sikander. His father Rashid Ahmed Khan an engineer was framed by those rich and powerful, who so easily accused of being a terrorist and because of that his parents were massacred. Running from the hands that had killed his parents Asad ran with his little sister Najma as fast as he could. Asad and Najma were taken in by a man called Raheem Ali Shah.
If there was ever a list of the most powerful underworld Dons, Raheem was at the very top. Behind the exterior Raheem was nothing but a kind hearted man, who raised Asad and Najma as his own. After Raheem passed away his empire was taken over by Asad. Over the years Asad had become ruthless, pulling a trigger, ending a life, making decisions that would impact not only lives but whole communities became second nature to him.
Asad did not deal with what Sikander based his empire on. Asad and his gang helped those who had no one to help them, those who had been turned away by society, the law and the politicians. Asad robbed from the robbers and killed the killers, people who destroyed families, people who according to him deserved to die.
Sikander and Asad were at war as Asad was out to foil every effort, every deal that Sikander was making. The local law enforcement agencies were spread thin as they were unable to stop the constant bloodshed. Asad and Sikander needed to be brought down and the only way they could do this was by bringing in the ICIA (India's Crime Intelligence Agency).
The ICIA sent a team of their top 5 officers to work with a special undercover police task force. With the ICIA it's was only time before Asad Ahmed khan and Sikander Rao were pulled out and killed or put behind bars for life.
ICIA Headquarters in Mumbai
'Haider if anyone can do this you know it's her' 'I am not disagreeing with you Jai, but this is no ordinary case' 'and Zoya Farooqui is no ordinary woman Haider, you know she won't back down' Haider shook his head and then walked into the conference room where his team had gathered.
Sidharth Khanna, better known as Colonel, chief of ICIA had gathered Haider and his team of five to brief them on what was probably going to be one of the biggest most difficult cases of their careers.
'Thank you all for coming, as you know we have been called in by top officials under the orders of the Prime Minister, we have been asked to set up a covert investigation to bring out Sikander Rao and Asad Ahmed Khan. In front of you are two files that will give you everything we have on these two men and their entire families, their operations, what they do, how they do it...everything from where they buy their food from to what their dogs are called. Haider I want David to go under cover, get him into Sikander's den and Zoya...you my child will enter Asad's house...I know as well as everyone around this table that Haider is far from happy about your assignment...but...' Zoya looked at Haider and gave him a smile 'but he knows that if anyone can do this it's me...I know sir and I am ready...Haider is just a little over protective of his sister...after the last assignment he...' 'Zoya...please let's not get into that...Zoya you really want to do this...if anything...' 'Nothing will go wrong Haider...you won't let it I know...I have faith in you and my team you should have faith in me' 'I do'.
Colonel finished briefing his team he made them scan every line of every piece of paper. After he had completed everything he needed to he let Humera take over. Humera was a techno buff, a highly trained and qualified IT specialist as well as the main person that provided the team with every new state of the art gadget you could think of.
'David, getting you into Sikander's gang will be easy I will be supporting you...Zoya I need to think over your entry' 'no need...I have found my entry ticket' 'you have?' Haider continued to look at Zoya waiting for her to enlighten him 'Najma Ahmed Khan, Asad's pride and joy...she will get me through the door'.
That evening Haider went home to find Zoya and Humera in the kitchen 'I hope that's biryani I can smell' he said as he walked in 'it most certainly is' Humera said as she went to hug him. Haider stood behind Humera with his arms wrapped around her waist 'Zoya, you all set for tomorrow?' 'Yep...I have everything in place'. Humera felt Haider shiver against her 'hey you ok?' She asked turning around. 'No...not really...Zoya...' Zoya looked at her brother and took in a deep breath 'Haider, I know what you are thinking...it's just like I haven't faced dangerous situations before...please don't...I can't go in there knowing you are feeling like this...you have to trust me...' 'I do trust you...it's him I don't trust...Zoya after tomorrow Allah only knows when we will hear from you...what if he hurts you, does something, takes advantage...' Haider stopped as his own line of thinking started to disturb him. Zoya stepped closer and cupped the side of his face 'he wouldn't dare Haider...I have been taught and trained by the best...by you. I have you, Humera and Allah on my side Haider, everything will be ok In'Sha'Allah...look you two lovebirds make the most of me having an early night, I'll see you in the morning'.
Humera took Haider's hand in hers 'you don't have to be worried, if you didn't believe she could do this there is no way in hell you would have allowed her to take this assignment on...so relax...and don't worry after I have finished with her phone and other belongings we will be able to keep track of her every movement'. Haider kissed the top of her forehead 'I must have done something really good to have a sister like her and angel like you' Humera rested her head against Haider's chest letting him hold her as close as he could.
Haider was not Zoya's real brother; both came from similar backgrounds, where they had lost their parents at a young age. Zoya and Haider met in high school and instantly became friends, being a year older he always referred to her as his little sister. It was at the ICIA training academy that they both met Humera, after a long time as friends Humera and Haider finally fell in love and had been together ever since. All three of them shared an apartment in Santa Cruz, even though Haider and Humera were together they respected the boundaries of their relationship. Zoya was forever trying to get them married off, something they wanted more than anything, something they kept promising to do after every assignment but before they could Colonel would push them into another which would be twice as long as the last one.
Just before the sun rose in all its glory Zoya bowed down in prayer 'Ya Allah, please be with me, let me succeed in what I am going to do, please don't let me lose faith or courage...Ya Allah please protect me and my small family always'.
Zoya packed her bag and came downstairs where Haider and Humera were waiting for her 'you ready?' 'As ready as I will ever be...Humera this is my stuff, once I am in I will need this bag...somehow I will get it...Haider is everything set for this afternoon?' 'Yes, I have spoken to some of the other officers; they will make sure they are outside her college on time...Zoya you only have one chance to do this...' 'I know, I'll make it count' Zoya hugged her brother 'Allah Hafiz...you take care of each other and please no worrying'.
Zoya positioned herself outside Najma's college, she looked to her right were Haider's men were in position. Waiting patiently she finally saw Najma exit the college gate, Zoya stood up and nodded towards the men who on cue made their move, as Najma walked towards her car the men came and grabbed her at gun point. Najma started screaming as she was forcibly dragged by men she thought had come to kidnap her. As they approached their van Zoya came running up to them and snatched Najma from their holds, after which a full blown physical onslaught took place. One of the men as instructed hit Zoya over the head after which she passed out hitting the floor next to Najma.
...To be continued...
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