Police inspector in Jhamli assigned to guard a journalist who is killed in a shootout. After arresting the escaped shooter, a 16-year-old boy named Harpal, Pawan realizes the child is a pawn and promises to protect him. He also shelters his brother Deepak and his brother's wife Preeti at a safehouse to evade village honor killings.
Pawan extends his protective duty to Preeti, securing her alongside Deepak.
Anand Shri is the mastermind behind the murder and witness intimidation, directly opposing Pawan's investigation.
Deepak is Pawan's younger brother, whose actions trigger the secondary conflict.
Pawan shifts from arresting Harpal to personally protecting him after recognizing his manipulation.
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