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Episode 126: "Echoes of Deceit"
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SCENE 1 — DISCOVERY OF THE BODY
INT. RAJVEER MALHOTRA'S RESIDENCE — NIGHT
The camera focuses on the lifeless body of Rajveer Malhotra lying in a pool of blood in his luxurious living room. The lights are dim, the vase shattered, the place in disarray. His wife, Priya Malhotra, stands by, hysterical, as the Black Squad team arrives. Dr. R.P. Gupta examines the body and confirms it's a cold-blooded murder.
IMRAN
(whispers to Arjun)
It's a calculated hit. Too clean.
ARJUN
Let's dig deeper.
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SCENE 2 — MALHOTRA'S OFFICE RAID
INT. MALHOTRA'S HIGH-RISE OFFICE — NIGHT
Shreya and Sachin search through the company's files, revealing Malhotra's shady dealings. A laptop screen flashes with encrypted messages. Shreya's eyes narrow as she uncovers a list of illicit transactions.
SHREYA
(serious)
There's more to this guy than just business. This is corporate warfare.
SACHIN
Let's follow the trail.
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SCENE 3 — PRIYA MALHOTRA INTERROGATION
INT. MALHOTRA'S HOME — NIGHT
The squad sits in the dimly lit living room. Priya Malhotra sits across from them, nervous but composed. Her words are carefully chosen, but there's a coldness in her demeanor.
PRIYA
(slowly)
I don't know why this happened... Rajveer had no enemies. We were happy.
IMRAN
(leaning forward)
You don't seem convinced, Mrs. Malhotra. Did Rajveer have anything to hide?
Priya's eyes flicker for a moment before she looks away.
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SCENE 4 — THE SECOND VICTIM
INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE — NIGHT
The Black Squad arrives at an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city. The body of Raghav, a close associate of Rajveer Malhotra, is discovered. His face shows signs of brutal torture.
ARJUN
(quietly)
This wasn't a robbery. He knew too much.
ZAIN
And now he's dead because of it.
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SCENE 5 — SHREYA AND SACHIN'S FINDINGS
INT. LUXURY HOTEL LOBBY — NIGHT
Shreya and Sachin interview hotel staff who recall seeing Raghav and Rajveer together with two unknown men a week before his murder. The hotel's security footage reveals a meeting between powerful political figures.
SACHIN
(frowning)
Looks like we're not just dealing with business rivals. There's a whole political web here.
SHREYA
Let's connect the dots.
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SCENE 6 — THE WITNESS SPEAKS UP
INT. WAREHOUSE OUTSKIRTS — NIGHT
The Black Squad meets with a former employee who had witnessed a clandestine meeting. The witness is hesitant but eventually spills the truth, revealing that Malhotra was tied to illegal arms deals with powerful politicians.
WITNESS
(trembling)
They were planning something big. Malhotra... he was involved in more than business.
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SCENE 7 — CONFRONTATION WITH PRIYA
INT. MALHOTRA'S MANSION — NIGHT
The team confronts Priya with the evidence of her involvement. As the tension builds, Priya finally breaks down, admitting she orchestrated her husband's murder in a bid to take control of his empire.
PRIYA
(sobbing)
He was a monster! He would've ruined everything... I had no choice.
IMRAN
(solemnly)
You chose the wrong path.
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SCENE 8 — CONCLUSION
INT. BLACK SQUAD HEADQUARTERS — NIGHT
The squad gathers, reflecting on the case. Zain and Arjun talk about the consequences of power and greed, while Dr. R.P. Gupta looks on thoughtfully. The squad has solved the case, but the feeling of unease lingers.
ZAIN
(musing)
No one can ever predict how far someone will go for control.
ARJUN
But we'll always stop them.
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END OF EPISODE 126
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