“I will need the payment in advance – that’s why I was here…” Khan tried to carry on with conversation so that he could observe the layout of the place and understand where they might have held Mohini as well how many terrorists are holed up inside…
“Wait here… I will get the advance you want…” the old man said and started walking toward a cupboard and Khan by putting one foot entered inside to peek at nooks and corners visible from there… He noticed that there were 3 doors – one which was closed where approximately 5 terrorists were holed up – he deduced from the order they had placed. He could see another door open which led to kitchen and a 3rd door which also was open which led to another bedroom cum storeroom.
The old man returned with the money and handed the money to Khan who put the money in the pocket of his jeans. The old man was quick to notice the revolver Khan was hiding but said nothing. Khan turned back and started to walk away, but the old man stood in front of him in a flash and started to converse in low voice…
“Are you with them?”
“Well – actually – no – we are not with them, why?”
“Can you help me? – They are holding my daughter hostage in that room and they have got another girl yesterday late evening. They are holding her a hostage as well… They are three of them in that room and many more come to visit them – it seems they have some dangerous plan. We are but poor old couple and our only daughter who works with some company supports us… We are in absolute dire status – please help us… I saw a gun you are carrying – at least lend me that – I will shoot them down and save my daughter.” he had tears flowing down his cheeks now.
Khan put a reassuring hand on his shoulder “Don’t worry – I am from police and these are goons who have a deadly plan – call your wife outside so that we can tackle these people. We will try our best to see that nobody is hurt.”
The old man looked behind to see his wife standing at the door, scared of what her husband was discussing with an unknown chaiwala… He beckoned her to come outside and she obeyed his instructions. Khan immediately started his work and called his team who was on the 3rd floor to be by his side and Chaitanya joined them… They entered the house and started taking positions as Chaitanya started making his way toward the closed door – the revolver in his hand ready to shoot if need be…
He stood by the door even as others took their positions on instruction of Khan and tried to listen to understand the positions they would be inside the room. He looked at Khan who nodded a go ahead and Chaitanya knocked on the room door and Khan announced that he was there with the cups of tea ordered by them.
The unsuspecting terrorist opened the door to the room and Chaitanya in a flash grabbed his hand and pulled him outside toward the team of NIA members and entered the room. He quickly looked around to see the position of the terrorists. He saw Mohini and another girl huddled together in a corner. This sudden activity stunned the terrorists inside – they were two of them. Chaitanya and Khan knew that they had to apprehend them alive – they would have the information about the terrorist activities they had planned.
One of the terrorists inside pulled out his gun and aimed at the girls to the horror of Chaitanya and Khan – Khan in reflex shot at the terrorist killing him instantly while the other terrorist (the one Mohini had seen in her show) pulled out a gun and shot at the terrorist who was outside and in custody of NIA team killing him instantly and ran into the balcony of the house. He looked at Chaitanya and Khan then decidedly jumped over the railing falling to his death. Khan looked at dead terrorists knowing that mission was not over yet – their aides will try and carry out the deadly plan…
Mohini looked at the dead terrorist and then at Chaitanya. She sprang and ran toward him hugging him in fear and relief while the other girl still sat in the corner weeping in relief…