With few leads to go on, Vartika's team focuses on identifying the exact bus where the crime occurred. Media leaks trigger backlash against the police.
The pursuit of the final two suspects escalates. Vartika must manage the team's anger, her child's fears and her own guilt. Kumar faces irate activists.
The fifth suspect surprises the police. Protests outside Parliament become riots. The search for the final suspect leads to a chase in Naxal territory.
After another murder, veteran inspector Viren Chaddha joins the team. As case details leak to the press, Vartika suspects an informant among the police.
The team's investigation of two suspects leads to eye-opening findings. Amid pressure to appease the media and the public, Vartika faces a moral dilemma.