Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
From Court to Prison
Ganga is spared the death penalty and enters prison, while men outside the court discuss killing Shivan and Raghu. Seven months later, her pregnancy is nearing its end.
Key Events
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Death Penalty Spared — A pregnant woman is spared the death penalty before entering prison. Characters: Ganga
Location: Court
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Threat Outside Court — Men discuss killing Shivan and Raghu as the woman enters prison. Characters: Shivan, Raghu
Location: Outside the court
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Seven Months Incarcerated — Seven months later, Ganga remains imprisoned and is nearing her due date. Characters: Ganga
Location: Prison
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Doctor Warns of Weakness — A doctor finds Ganga weak and anaemic and urges medicine and nutritious food. Characters: Ganga
Location: Prison
A Narrow Path to Parole
A doctor finds Ganga weak and anaemic and recommends medicine and nutritious food. A prison official explains that her conviction makes parole difficult.
Key Events
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Doctor Warns of Weakness — A doctor finds Ganga weak and anaemic and urges medicine and nutritious food. Characters: Ganga
Location: Prison
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Parole Seems Difficult — A prison official says parole is difficult because of Ganga's conviction. Characters: Ganga
Location: Prison
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Hospital Escape Planned — Raghu and Shivan are connected to plans to extract Ganga and her newborn after delivery. Characters: Raghu, Shivan
Location: Medical college hospital
The Hospital Extraction Plan
Raghu and Shivan's group plans to get Ganga and her newborn out after delivery. They study security and crowded wards, mindful of the risks to other patients.
Key Events
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Hospital Layout Surveyed — The planners study the layout, security, and crowded wards. Characters: Shivan, Raghu
Location: Medical college hospital
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Risks Acknowledged — The group recognizes the slim odds and the need to protect other patients. Characters: Shivan, Raghu
Location: Medical college hospital
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Nurse Alerts Police — A nurse approached for help tells police about the escape plan. Characters: Shivan, Raghu
Location: Medical college hospital
The Plan Is Exposed
A nurse reports the plan to police, though an officer initially dismisses the warning. Paapan's admission that he told Ganga prompts Shivan to confront him, and official scrutiny increases.
Key Events
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Officer Dismisses Warning — An officer initially dismisses the nurse's unverified warning, fearing reputational harm.
Location: Police station
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Paapan Reveals Disclosure — Paapan admits telling Ganga about the plan and that she told the police. Characters: Paapan, Shivan
Location: Unspecified
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Shivan Confronts Paapan — Shivan angrily confronts Paapan over the disclosure. Characters: Shivan, Paapan
Location: Unspecified
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Hakim Assigned Scrutiny — ASI Hakim is told to report suspected offences linked to the operation. Characters: ASI Hakim
Location: Unspecified
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Participant Questioned — An officer questions a participant about the attempted escape and payment.
Location: Unspecified
Birth and Uncertain Escape
Ganga gives birth to a girl, while Lissy dies after severe bleeding. With guards in the ward and party men outside, the rescuers prepare to move Ganga; the available dialogue ends before the escape's outcome is known.
Key Events
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Ganga Gives Birth — Ganga gives birth to a girl. Characters: Ganga
Location: Medical college hospital
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Lissy Dies After Bleeding — Lissy suffers severe bleeding and dies despite the medical team's efforts.
Location: Medical college hospital
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Rescue Window Opens — The rescuers prepare to move Ganga while police guards remain in the ward. Characters: Shivan, Raghu, Ganga
Location: Hospital ward
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Two-Minute Order — Shivan orders that Ganga and the baby be taken out within two minutes. Characters: Shivan, Ganga
Location: Hospital ward