Ghosh traces the missing students to Vikram Saluja's Dreamroots Foundation, raising suspicions of Rinku's possible links to trafficking. Rinku learns Sukhi betrayed him by siding with Papaji and Narcotics; in response, Jogi kills his own brother but remains loyal. Seeking safer distribution, Rinku and Mahi turn to Vikram's logistics empire, only to face a rival offer from Papaji and Daman. As Vikram plays both sides, Rinku exposes Papaji's covert deal with Narcotics, triggering a public scandal and shifting the power balance once again.