The fifth episode of Paatal Lok's second season kicks off with haunting flashbacks depicting Ansari's maiden day at work, serving as a poignant reminder of the tragic events that have unfolded. As the narrative shifts back to the present, Meghna engages in a conversation with her superior, grappling with guilt as she recalls Ansari's final call to her before his untimely demise. However, the DIG swiftly corrects her, insisting that the call never happened and emphasizing the necessity to keep this under wraps.
Meanwhile, Rose, presumed dead after being shot, might still be alive. She tumbled down a rugged hillside, with Daniel Acho, the hired assassin who shot her, hotly pursuing her. The police presence in the area complicates his quest, leaving her whereabouts shrouded in uncertainty.
Chaudhary, receiving the devastating news of Ansari's death, is consumed by sorrow. His discontent escalates when he learns of Bhardwaj's intention to shelve the case and delegate it to the local authorities in Nagaland. He remains skeptical of the narrative that three teenagers orchestrated Thom's murder. Even more distressing is the portrayal of Ansari as a scapegoat, bearing the burden of the police's flawed operations in Nagaland.
A conversation with Uzair, Ansari's partner, only ignites Chaudhary's determination to uncover the truth. Unfortunately, he vents his frustration on Renu, a move that further strains their marriage, which is already on shaky ground.
Kapil Reddy confronts Reuben Thom over the latter's connection to the murder, despite Reuben's denial of ordering the hit. Kapil, however, takes a sinister turn by implicating Reuben's mother, suggesting she is not the virtuous figure she claims to be and warning Reuben not to trust her.
The following day, Chaudhary learns from Satbir Singh that their superiors have ordered the case to be closed. Yet, undeterred, Chaudhary vows to persist in his investigation. He secures the phone triangulation report from Singh for the night of Thom's murder, marking the beginning of his relentless pursuit of the truth.
As Chaudhary scrutinized the report meticulously, he brought the discrepancies to Virk's attention. Virk, acknowledging the urgency, agreed to accompany Chaudhary to confront Mallik, whose phone records contradicted his statements, suggesting he was withholding crucial information.
They stormed into Mallik's wedding ceremony unannounced, catching him off guard. When Mallik attempted to escape, Chaudhary swiftly maneuvered him into a corner, leaving him with nowhere to hide.
In a private confrontation, Mallik confessed to his affair, revealing that Rose was not only entangled in it but also receiving hush money from Thom because of their illicit relationship. Their union had even borne a child. Desperate for quick cash amidst his struggling businesses, Mallik had coaxed Rose into blackmailing Max. However, their meticulously laid plans crumbled when Rose and Raghu abruptly disappeared together after an unclear incident involving Thom, leaving questions unanswered about Rose's involvement.
As the episode draws to a close, Rose finds herself under the knife, undergoing surgery to mend the wounds inflicted by gunshots. Meanwhile, Chaudhary, though still grappling with his demons through alcohol, receives Renu's blessing, empowering him to unravel this complex case with renewed determination.
