Jaggi, terrified, starts running away, leaving the villagers confused. Maangru's wife rushes after Hardy and her husband, crying. Meanwhile, Maangru breaks down emotionally. Hardy and Jaggi are left bewildered, as the child they saved from danger comes running, making noise about the killer. Hardy sends the child to safety. Later, they head off in the jeep without speaking for a while. Eventually, Hardy breaks the silence, and they head to Hardy's house on the other side. They find no clues there and are given a 3-4 day period for army details at the cantonment office. Jaggi takes the jeep while Hardy goes to his room. A masked figure grabs Hardy by the neck, trying to restrain him. In the struggle, Hardy manages to grab the gun placed on the table and hits the assailant, making the gun fall. When he tries to shoot, the safety lock prevents it. In the scuffle, the assailant tries to attack with a dagger from the showpiece, but Hardy, getting hold of the gun again, shoots the attacker, who happens to be the Postman. The next morning, Hardy and Jaggi visit the MLA. Jagriti, the MLA's wife, is at the school with Hardy and Jaggi, asking questions to the principal and staff. Hardy moves forward, followed by Jaggi. They both leave in a jeep and soon after, the MLA calls.