10:00 PM | News Break

Just as the nation gasped over the Prime Minister's alleged corruption...

A second story hijacked every channel.

"BREAKING: 10-Year-Old Cold Case Reopened – Murder of CBI Officer Sumit Verma Linked to Chaddha Network"

The screen displayed a photo of a man in uniform.

Sharp eyes. Decorated lapel. A nameplate that read: S. Verma (CBI)

The anchor spoke with visible tension.

"Sumit Verma, a senior CBI officer investigating economic crimes, was assassinated in 2015 under mysterious circumstances.

At the time, the case was closed due to lack of evidence. But new files recovered in the Param Chaddha raids suggest he was deliberately silenced."

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Back in the Shadows

In the farmhouse's flickering light, the hitman stood frozen, staring at the news on the dusty TV.

His name was Akhil Verma.

Until today, he thought he was just another mercenary in a corrupt game.

But now... the puzzle fit.

"They said he was hit by accident," he whispered, clenching the gun in his hand.

"That it was a stray bullet from some gang war."

He was sixteen when they lied to him. Told him to move on.

He believed them—until now.

The screen flashed a secret memo, signed by a name he recognized.

Param Singh Chaddha: Approval of Task to Silence Verma

"Too close to laundering trail. Take him out before the trail reaches South Block."

His fingers shook.

Not just over the lie.

But over the truth he was seconds away from becoming just like them.

He threw the gun across the room.

"No more contracts. This isn't business anymore. This is personal."

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At Chaddha Villa

Piya's phone rang. She expected chaos.

Instead, a quiet, trembling voice came through:

"Ms. Kaur... this is Akhil Verma.

I was sent to kill you.

I won't.

I have something you need to see... about my father. And Param. And your parents."

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In the Prison

Param leaned back, unaware that the only man he trusted to kill for him...

had just become his judge, jury, and executioner.

"Make it look like an accident," Param had said.

But this time... the accident was himself.

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The screen lit up — not from a journalist's studio, but a bare room with peeling white walls.

A young man sat alone before the camera, his face pale but firm, eyes haunted but unwavering.

"My name is Akhil Verma.

I was a contract killer.

I was hired to kill Dr. Viom Chaddha and Piya Kaur."

The comment section exploded instantly — thousands watching.

Within minutes, the viewers crossed 2 million.

He continued.

"But before that...

I was a son.

To Sumit Verma — a CBI officer who was investigating a laundering ring linked to the Chaddha empire.

My father was murdered in cold blood, and I was told it was a gang bullet.

I believed that lie for 10 years.

Until now."

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He pulled out a USB drive, holding it toward the camera.

"I found this hidden in one of my father's old jackets — behind the inner lining.

This... is what they killed him for."

He played the first file:

A grainy surveillance video from 15 years ago.

It showed:

    •    A young girl (Piya) being dragged across a marble floor, struggling.

    •    A voice off-screen yelling, "Shut her up before someone hears!"

    •    The camera caught the face of a man. Crystal clear.

Param Singh Chaddha.

Then — the girl was knocked unconscious. Blood. Silence.

A second man entered.

"Finish her. Make it look like robbery."

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Akhil's voice cracked as the next file played — a voice recording from Sumit Verma's private investigation.

"The girl's name is Piya Kaur.

Her parents were executed.

Property worth ₹3000 crore transferred to a forged trust, now under Param's control.

She survived. But they think she doesn't remember."

A pause. Then Sumit's voice, hurried, scared:

"If this gets out... I'm dead. But the girl deserves the truth."

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Akhil turned back to the camera, his voice heavy.

"Piya Kaur wasn't just a survivor.

She was the last witness.

They tried to erase her. Viom saved her.

But the nation should know—our Prime Minister at the time was one of the men who covered this up."

"So here I am.

Not running.

Not hiding.

I turn myself in to the police for attempted murder.

But I beg the courts — give Piya justice. Give my father justice."