The episode opens with a tense atmosphere as Rano intervenes to stop Rishi and Lakshmi from escalating their argument. The air is thick with unresolved emotions as Lakshmi, concerned for her sister, turns to Rano and inquires about Shalu’s whereabouts. Rano’s response is laden with worry; she reveals that Shalu left home in anger, a clear indication of her distress. Ayush, sensing the tension, asks why Shalu is upset, prompting Rano to divulge that Shalu harbors feelings for him and is feeling jealous, which has led to her anger. Ayush nods in understanding, acknowledging the complicated dynamics at play. Just then, Shalu makes her way back home, her expression a mix of frustration and hurt.
Meanwhile, the scene shifts as Neel and Anushka, donning masks for secrecy, stealthily enter Shalu’s house, unaware of the brewing chaos. Inside, Karishma urges everyone to focus on identifying the masked man who had previously entered their lives, emphasizing the need to uncover who sent him. The tension rises as everyone realizes the gravity of the situation.
In a separate confrontation, Rishi splashes water on Malishka’s man, who is unconscious. As the man regains consciousness, he attempts to escape, but Rishi and Ayush manage to corner him. They demand answers about who sent him, their frustration palpable. Meanwhile, Shalu, feeling the weight of the day, prepares for bed and locks her door, seeking solace in the safety of her home.
However, the situation takes a dark turn when Neel and Anushka ambush Shalu, covering her face with a white bag and tying her hands, effectively kidnapping her from her own home. As they execute their plan, Malishka’s man pushes Rishi aside, seizing Lakshmi as a hostage and holding a sharp object to her throat. The room erupts in panic as everyone pleads for Lakshmi’s safety. Malishka and Kiran, desperate to diffuse the situation, try to downplay the threat, suggesting he must be a thief and urging him to take whatever he wants. Yet, Rano’s instincts kick in, and she suspects something more sinister is at play.
Just as tensions reach a boiling point, the police arrive, ready to apprehend the man. However, he swiftly grabs Neelam, threatening her with a knife. The pleas for Neelam’s release echo through the room, but in a shocking move, he pushes her aside and manages to escape, with the police hot on his heels.
Back in captivity, Shalu pleads with her kidnappers, begging them to let her go. Neel, cold and unyielding, informs her that they won’t release her until she is punished for her perceived transgressions. Meanwhile, Lakshmi, Ayush, and Rishi rush to Shalu’s house, growing increasingly concerned for her safety. At the Oberoi house, Neelam decides that Shalu and Ayush’s engagement will take place the next day, a decision that adds pressure to an already fraught situation.
In her captivity, Shalu warns her kidnappers that they will face dire consequences if they do not release her, threatening that her sister will not spare them. Meanwhile, Rishi and the others, determined to take action, load Balwinder into the trunk of their car, effectively imprisoning him. Kiran and Malishka grow increasingly nervous, and Malishka fervently prays for divine intervention to save her from the unfolding chaos.
As they drive away, Rishi’s car suddenly breaks down, forcing everyone to step out and investigate the issue. Coincidentally, Anushka and Neel’s car also becomes stuck due to the blockage, creating a perfect opportunity for Shalu. Seizing the moment, she manages to escape from her captors’ vehicle, crying out for help. Lakshmi and the others, hearing her cries, rush to her rescue, successfully bringing her to safety while Neel and Anushka flee the scene. In a desperate act, Neel strikes Rishi on the head before they manage to escape, leaving Rishi momentarily stunned.
Recovering quickly, Rishi and his group restart their car and head straight to the police station, determined to report the events that transpired. Meanwhile, Anushka, now back in communication with Kiran, informs her that her phone had been switched off earlier due to a low battery, adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding drama.
As the plot thickens, Malishka, on a call with Anushka, instructs her to kidnap Balwinder from the car, which is currently en route to the police station with Rishi and the others. Anushka, eager to comply with Malishka’s orders, agrees without hesitation.
Neel and Anushka arrive at the police station, locating the car Malishka mentioned. However, when they open the trunk, they are met with shock and disbelief: Balwinder is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Malishka is startled to discover Balwinder in her own room, having somehow made his way there. She quickly closes the door, demanding to know what he is doing in her space. Furious, Balwinder accuses her of betrayal, declaring that she is now his enemy. He reveals his true feelings, stating that he loves Lakshmi and will not forgive Malishka for her attempts to harm her. He ominously warns her to prepare for her downfall.
In a panic, Malishka desperately tries to stop him, blurting out a shocking revelation: Lakshmi is pregnant with Rishi’s child and does not belong to him. The words hang in the air, leaving Balwinder in utter shock as the episode draws to a close, setting the stage for dramatic confrontations and revelations in the episodes to come.