"For those who play with fire,
The touch of water burns.."

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NOW

"The latest reports from the Mumbai Central states that there has been another massacre on the Panambur Port. Investigation confirmed that there have been in total 20 casualties in the respective mob attack. This has been the 3rd of the months and the 7th in statistics of criminal happenings of Mumbai this year.

The defence council has given no such explanation or clarification about the person behind the attack. We have found out that there was a drug consignment that was to be transported by the Panambur Port of Goa to Manglore. The consignment is said to belong to the one and only Indian Mafia-The Roy's.

The CBI that claims to be working on eradicating the Roy's have again failed miserably resulting in...."

There was a pin drop silence in the cabin. Not a single breath was felt or released by a single soul. The chattering of the news reporter could be heard from a mile away.

"Ratra, I've given you and your department enough chances and yet, still, all you do is fake statements and disappoint me over an over gain." Shouted the Deputy Defence Minister, Raman Sheetala. "The RAW was made to eradicate any form of criminal threat to the country or in the country. But ever since the Roy's came you have just been driving nuts."

Colonel Abhijeet Ratra, the head of the RAW department stayed silent. Never in his 30 years of service has he ever failed in eradicating the criminals than in this one. But the Roy's have become a big red stain in his clean sheet-like career.

"Now I'm giving you the last warning Ratra. Do you really not have a single officer with you who is capable of fighting with them??" The defence minister roared. "Answer me Ratra!!!!!"

Everyone was taken aback by the sudden rage of the all-so-calm deputy minister. Everyone was looking at each other with fearful eyes. One thing was for sure today, either Ratra assigns this task to a well capable officer, or he submits his resignation letter himself otherwise minister Sheetala is really going to murder him with just her eyes.

Suddenly, they hear a knock on the cabin door. Sheetala frustrated shouted," Who is it now??!!!!" Her poor secretary came inside, her eyes down and figures fidgeting with the hem of her shirt, she said," Ma'am Colonel Rathore is here. He says he has an urgent matter to talk to you about." "Alright, send him in." The secretary nodded and went out of the cabin.

In a blink of an eye, a tall figure entered inside the cabin. He must be in early 50's, but still his body strength and facial features were so stunning, complementing his age. He didn't even bother knocking and came dashing into the room and abruptly stood in front of the Deputy minister. He performed his salute to the minister, which she acknowledged with a curt nod and asked, " Yes Colonel Rathore, what was the urgency?!"

"Madam Deputy Defence Minister, the urgency is, as it still prevails, is that we have got a trunk full of Malaysian drugs inside it on the borders of Jammu and Kashmire area, connecting to Pakistan. There was no sign of any militant or living entity there, and hence we captured the truck and sent it to our forensic experts immediately."

"Well that's good news, isn't it. Alright Colonel, congratulations on your win, now you may...."

"Sorry to interrupt Madam, but please hear me out once. The drugs which were filled in the truck were Acetaminophen. And the trunk was full with a total of 1500 pounds of it."

Colour drained out from Sheetala's face. "Acet...m....phen.." she stammered, unable to digest the news.

Before she could completely recover, Colonel Rathore continued," And I must tell you, Madam, that it was just one fourth of the consignment that we caught. Because there were marks of the other trunks also passing the roads, and we suspect that it had already been transported in the country." Colonel Rathore showed them the scene photographs, the trunk, the occupied drugs and the tyre marks of the other truck.

"No..." This time, Colonel Ratra shouted gaining the attention of all the people in the room. "No, No, No!!!!! " He clutched one piece of photograph in his hand. The photograph was of the trunk that was captured by the military. The alloy wheel of the tyre of the truck displayed a pattern, a symbol identical to a thunder strike, and Ratra immediately recognised what it was. "They were the Roy's." Every pair of eyes snapped towards him. They observed him as realisation settled in his eyes.

(Imagine this on a truck tyre's alloy wheel)

"God damnit!! It was all a plan. A fucking plan to distract us. The whole massacre on the Panambur Port was just a fucking role play that the Roy's played so that they can capture all our attention in the port happenings, whereas they could easily transport and deliver their consignment by the border roads. Shit!!!"
"And they did!" Came a voice from behind. Everyone turned to look at the source of the voice.
A tall, lean, 6'1 figure, hazel eyes, buzz haircut, light complexion, broad shoulders, the army uniform fitting perfectly on him complementing every element of his body. He seemed to be in his mid 20's. Standing outside the cabin with half the door open, and left hand up as if he was going to knock, the man asked," May I come in?"

"Yes, come in", the deputy minister said.

In three Swift strides he stood at the centre of the room. He performed his salute to the minister and then stood at-ease position. Colonel Rathore patted his shoulder and facing the minister said," Ma'am, this is Captain Veer Pratap Kashyap. Our very own, brave, promising and commendable officer of the special task force. He was in charge of the operation when we found the drugs."

Sheetala said," Very well officer. We really appreciate and and thank you on providing us such big lead."
Veer replied," It was my duty to perform ma'am. It's why I serve the country. Moreover ma'am, I would be much happier had I found the culprit with me."

"That we wish for as well Captain. The RAW is working on it, hopefull we will soon find him as well. Right Ratra?" Sheetala asked with an abundance of annoyance in her voice.

But before Ratra could speak, Veer spoke," I'm well aware of that Madam Deputy Minister, and that is why I would like to join this mission." Everyone looked perplexed at each other, but Veer continued," I've been on this case for past couple of months, there were relatively high degree of drug smuggling in the border areas recently, and all were of Acetaminophen.

As we all are well aware of, this is the topmost harmful drug and only the Malaysians have access to it, and only the richie can their hands on it. And taken the risk factor, only the Roy's are capable of selling and dealing in it in the present scenario.

But since we have no trace of the Roy's at the time, all we can do is search for their headquarters where all their imported supplies are. Which is.....in Lakshdweep."

Just as he finished, Ratra asked him narrowing his eyes," And may I ask your source of information?"

This time Colonel Rathore said," Mr. Ratra, sorry to inform you but Army doesn't share its sources with anyone. But let me assure you, Captain Veer Pratap here has been working on his operation for a long time to find these sources, and I believe in him. I would request you to kindly consider him."

Rathore looked at Sheetala with hope.
Sheetala turned her gaze on Ratra who was still eying Veer. After a good thought she sat on her chair and spoke," I allow you to proceed with the case Captain Kashyap. Since this case has become a national threat, both literally and politically as well, it would be much better if the Army and the Intelligence work together in this. But keeping you in the mission is solely authorised by the RAW. You will have to ask the Head of the department for permission."

There was silence for a minute. Everyone looked at Colonel Ratra, who was staring at Captain Veer.

'How was he able to trace their headquarters when all of us are working our asses off from past seven months finding their wearabouts? Something's not right.' Ratra's mind was running with a lot of questions.

"Ma'am, may I have a word with Captain Veer?", he asked.

Sheetala looked at Captain Veer, and then at Colonel Rathore who nodded. "Fine."

Colonel Ratra and Captain Veer went out of the Deputy's cabin and entered in the room adjacent to it. Colonel Ratra locked the door, and after making sure that no one's listening, he looked at Captain Veer and asked," How were you able to find the headquarters?"

Veer answered politely," All of the Army officials have their sources Colonel. I'm sorry to inform you, but as Rathore sir said we can't disclose..."

"Ohh stop with your bulshit. I know these protocols better", Ratra interrupted. "Just answer the damn question. How were you able to find the headquarters?", Colonel Ratra asked, whisper yelling.

"I already did Colonel."

Veer's reply made Colonel more angry and frustrated. He pulled his hair in frustration and again asked, sternly," Shut up!! Just you shut up!!! You are telling me that you were able to find the headquarters of the most wanted Mafia group in just few months whereas my fucking team is working on it from past four years and still are failing miserably!!"

Veer stood silently there. His eyes looking straight into Ratra's eyes who was now breathing heavily due to his anger. Just as Ratra was about to speak, Veer answered," I've been working on it for the past 7 years sir."

Ratra looked at him in disbelief. He was not able to understand what he just said.

Veer sensed his confusion and explained him everything.

Meanwhile in the Deputy's cabin, Colonel Rathore was trying to convince Minister Sheetala to keep Veer on the mission, when suddenly the door opened and Ratra and Veer walked in.

Ratra look at Sheetala and said," Captain Veer is on the mission."

Colonel Rathore passed Colonel Ratra a nod and patter Veer's shoulder. Sheetala, on the other hand stood up from her chair and announced," Welcome to the team Captain Kashyap. I hope that your headship will at least provide me with a positive result." She completed, pressing on her last statement and eying Ratra.

"Sorry to interrupt Madam, but Veer is just a part of the mission.", Ratra said making everyone to look at him confused, including Veer. Ignoring all the stares, Ratra continued," My officer will head this mission."

"And who will be that?", Sheetala asked raising an eyebrow in confusion.

"Haseena", Ratra said making everyone stand up from their seats, even the Minister.

And she asked in disbelief.

"Haseena Zinda Hai?"
(Haseena's alive?)

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Pehle hi bata du, I was dying to write this line in this chapter. This is my shout to Sallu (Salman Khan).

Of course, he's the Tiger of the Spy universe, I can't forget him while writing this, can I?

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