The episode unfolds with Arjun, now a prisoner, working in the jail. His sharp instincts lead him to overhear a sinister plot by some inmates who are planning to kill Mahendra. Recognizing the danger, Arjun steps in and valiantly protects Mahendra from the attackers. After the chaos subsides, Arjun confronts Mahendra, questioning why so many people in the prison seem intent on ending his life. Mahendra reluctantly reveals his dark past, admitting that he once worked in Bandipur and earned money through drug-related activities. He confesses that his actions have made him a target, and he warns Arjun that he cannot afford to take risks for anyone, not even him. Mahendra also reminds Arjun of his former status as an IAS officer, to which Arjun responds with a bitter acknowledgment that he is now just another prisoner, no different from Mahendra.
Meanwhile, Megha, wearing a microphone, devises a cunning plan to exploit the situation. She decides to use the mic to create tension between Manoj and Alka. As Manoj embraces Alka, she expresses her discomfort with his closeness to Megha. Manoj tries to reassure her, explaining that he only helped Megha put on the mic and has no feelings for her. He insists that Alka is the one he truly cares about. However, Alka presses him further, demanding to know if he genuinely likes her. Manoj admits his feelings for Alka but becomes evasive when she asks him to choose between her and Megha. Frustrated, Alka accuses him of lacking the courage to answer her question. Manoj, in a chilling declaration, states that he plans to kill Megha after she gives birth to his child.
Back in the jail, Arjun wakes up to find Mahendra missing from their cell. Alarmed, he searches for him and discovers that Mahendra is once again under attack by other prisoners. Arjun intervenes just in time, saving Mahendra from harm.
Elsewhere, Megha approaches Manoj, expressing her fear of being alone. She tells him that even the baby must be scared and pleads with him to stay with her. She asks if he has been able to sleep, but before Manoj can respond, Alka confronts him, demanding that he make a choice. Manoj opens the door to leave, but Alka blocks his path, reminding him of his earlier decision to kill Megha. She questions why he is now rushing to her aid, especially since she is carrying his child. Manoj, torn between his conflicting emotions, decides to leave the room, much to Alka’s dismay.
Later, Mahendra tends to Arjun’s injuries, noting how severe they are. Arjun brushes off the concern, telling Mahendra that he should be grateful to be alive. Mahendra, curious about Arjun’s motives, asks what he wants. Arjun reveals his desperate need to ensure his family’s safety, just as Mahendra wishes to protect his daughter. He shares the harrowing story of his wife, Megha, who was kidnapped and taken to Bandipur. Arjun appeals to Mahendra for help, promising to provide a good education for Mahendra’s daughter in return. Moved by Arjun’s sincerity, Mahendra agrees to assist him.
Meanwhile, Megha clings to Manoj, confessing her fear and vulnerability. She recounts the traumatic experience of being locked in a freezer and admits that she feels helpless. Manoj asks Alka to fetch a water bottle, but she refuses. Frustrated, Manoj goes to get the water himself, leaving Alka alone with Megha. Seizing the opportunity, Alka attempts to kill Megha. Manoj returns just in time to save her and angrily reprimands Alka for her actions. Megha pleads with Manoj to stay in the room for the sake of the baby. Manoj, fed up with Alka’s behavior, throws her out of the room and locks the door.
The next morning, Megha tries to make amends with Alka, acknowledging her anger and apologizing for taking Manoj away for the night. However, Alka refuses to accept the apology, asserting that Megha can never truly take Manoj from her. In a fit of rage, Alka forcefully feeds Manoj and threatens to poison Megha’s food. Manoj, witnessing Alka’s escalating hostility, strangles her in a moment of fury. Alka’s father, Daddu, arrives and intervenes, scolding Manoj for his actions. In a shocking turn of events, Daddu strangles Megha, leaving the situation on a tense and dangerous note.
**Precap:** Daddu takes matters into his own hands and shoots Megha, setting the stage for an explosive confrontation.