The Tightening Noose

Rexi, Dhruv, Sundar and "X" meet early in the morning in a secluded part of the school. They finalize their plan to present the evidence to the local education authorities. Rexi suggests splitting the evidence into multiple parts to ensure that even if one of them is caught, the truth will still come out.

The Chairman, sensing the threat, calls an emergency meeting with the school's board and a few influential parents. He spins a story about a group of troublemakers trying to tarnish the school's reputation and convinces the board to support his efforts to discipline Rexi, Dhruv, and Sundar. The board authorizes stricter measures and surveillance.

While helping his parents at their tea shop, Sundar overhears a conversation between two teachers discussing the chairman's plan to expel him, Rexi, and Dhruv. Sundar decides to take the risk and informs Rexi and Dhruv about the chairman's moves. He suggests they should act quickly before they are expelled.

Dhruv, grappling with guilt over Vinay's death, decides to confront the chairman directly. He demands answers about Vinay's investigation and the financial scandal. The chairman, initially taken aback, denies any wrongdoing and threatens Dhruv with severe consequences if he continues to pursue the matter.

Rexi, inspired by Dhruv's bravery, decides to present her portion of the evidence to a trusted teacher, Ms. Jessi, hoping she will help them. Ms Jessi, moved by Rexi's determination and the seriousness of the evidence, agrees to support them and promises to take it to the local education authorities.

The chairman, realizing the gravity of the situation, orders an immediate search of Rexi, Dhruv, and Sundar's lockers and personal belongings. The search creates chaos in the school, and students start questioning the administration's actions. Amidst the confusion, Sundar manages to hide the remaining evidence with the help of his friends.

While investigating further, Dhruv discovers a hidden ledger in the chairman's office that details the financial irregularities and implicates several senior staff members. He narrowly escapes being caught and shares the ledger with Rexi, Sundar, and Ms. Jessi.

"X", continuing to gather evidence, is confronted by the chairman's allies and is forced to go into hiding. Before disappearing, "X" leaves a final piece of crucial evidence in Rexi's possession, urging her to continue the fight.

Rexi, Dhruv, and Sundar decide to rally the students by revealing some of the corruption evidence to them. They manage to gather a significant number of students who are willing to stand up against the administration. The student body becomes more aware and supportive of their cause.

This ends with Rexi, Dhruv, Sundar, and Ms. Jessi preparing to present all their evidence at a meeting with the local education authorities. The chairman, realizing his downfall is imminent, makes a last-ditch effort to stop them, leading to a tense and dramatic confrontation.