Guidance towards death

June 10, 2018, marked the seventh day since the somber funeral . Rituals to bring solace to the departed souls unfolded, with a throng of sympathizers and relatives crowding Karan's house. In this sea of condolences, Karan, silent and devoid of tears, bore a haunting look in his eyes, as if the tragedy had stolen his ability to speak.

Within this atmosphere of grief, same police officers from hospital and graveyard approached Parm, Karan's uncle, seeking answers about the mysterious 15-year disappearance of both brothers . The conversation between Parm and the police officer unfolded with an air of tension.

The police officer delved into the past, insinuating hidden troubles that might have led to the recent tragedy. Parm, defensive and resolute, fired back, "Our statements are registered. Why revisit the past?" The officer, relentless, probed further, hinting at concealed secrets within those missing years.

Parm, prioritizing his grieving family over the officer's relentless questioning, asserted firmly, "Read the statements. I have no time for your damn questions." The officer, undeterred, persisted, suggesting a deeper investigation and alluding to undisclosed secrets that lingered like a shadow.

A chilling warning followed as the officer observed the bloodlust in Karan's eyes. "Control him, or he'll meet the same fate as his parents," the officer cautioned. Parm's gaze hardened, and he retorted, "I'm not going to control him, officer. I'll guide him wherever ver he wants to go or whatever he wants to do. So you are gonna guide him towards death officer said.

As the officer parted ways with Parm, a conversation ensued with a junior officer. The junior detailed Karan's refusal to divulge information about the killers and his aggressive attempts. The senior officer, seasoned and cynical, speculated a conspiracy within their ranks. He suggested higher-ups' involvement, insinuating that they were confident enough to leave Karan alive, having seen the faces of the killers. He pressed his junior to keep a close eye on Parm, deeming him suspicious.

On the other side, Parm, amidst the suspicions and scrutiny, contemplated the sudden intrusion after years of obscurity. In his mind, the face of Diljeet, once warm-hearted but now a potential threat, emerged. He harbored thoughts of revenge, vowing that Diljeet would regret any misplaced kindness.

The atmosphere resonated with unresolved mysteries, an undercurrent of danger, and an unwavering resolve for justice. The conversation between Parm and the police officer, laced with tension and unfiltered emotions, added another layer to the complex narrative, leaving the community on edge, haunted by shadows from the past and uncertain of the dangers that lay ahead.