part 12 (digging into depth)

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DD rang up Neil as soon as he reached home.

DD: Hello Sir.

Neil: Yes DD. Woh..

DD: Sir. What's happening? Kuch hai kya sir?

Neil: Listen to me DD. I agree Juhi was my girlfriend. I loved her. But, I saw her death in front of my eyes. How can she return then? And I somehow feel something wrong somewhere. We need to solve this mystery. Uske baad baki sab dekh lenge.
With Juhi, this kidnapping racket case will also get its lead. Record her statement and search every place which she remembers. Mujhe bhi kuch karna hai.

DD: yes sir.

Neil turned to look at Avni who looked devastated but confused. He went to her and kept his hand on her shoulder. Avni kept her gaze on the floor and asked.

Avni: ye sab kya hai Neil?

Neil: bharosa hai mujh par?

Avni: khud se bhi zyada..

Neil: then calm down. I have to find out the missing links here. Aur haan..get something straight to your head. Iam not gonna leave my wifey.

Avni smiled and nodded.

Neil was so sure that there is not anymore information to be digged out of Juhi. She said what she had to say. Neil grew suspicious of Juhi.

"Is she hiding something from me? No. She is an innocent girl as far as I know. She is the victim. I can't just doubt her like this. "

DD rang up Neil to inform that whatever places she mentioned are all common places used for criminal activities which is already under police observation. Neil asked DD to accompany him to a place. Both of them in car went to hault at City Hospital.

Neil at reception: Excuse me. Can I have an appointment with Dr.Batra?

Receptionist: Sure sir. This way.

Neil went along the way shown. He had definitely not forgetten Dr.Batra's cabin. The enquiry at reception was just for formality. Dr.Batra was the one who did Juhi's postmortem. Neil knew it was not easy to get any leadpoints from him. But, he was not the same Neil who was a broken boyfriend years ago. He was a tough cop and had every right to question people if he had to. Neil stopped at a glass door and signalled DD to silently record everything. DD switched on an audio recorder in his phone and held it in his hand casually. Neil then pushed the door open revealing a beautifully built cabin. A plumpy figure wearing formals sat on the executive chair going through a file. He wore a bold framed specs and was bald at head.

Dr.Batra: Yes?

Neil: Doctor. I would like to have a short meeting with you. We are interns at Star Media. We are given project of going through past accident cases whose culprit is not yet punished.

Dr.Batra: media and hospital? What can I do for you gentlemen?

Neil: Sir. We are here to know about the medical details and severeness of an accident victim 4 years back. Can you please cooperate with us?

Dr.Batra: What is the name of the victim?

Neil: Juhi Arora.

Neil noticed the scary white expression on doctor's face.

Dr.Batra: Ju...juhi Arora?

Neil: yes sir.

Dr.Batra: I am afraid I can't give you more details since its against hospital rules.

Neil: Sir. What bad can happen? She is dead in that accident. Ab details dene main kaisi problem?

Dr.Batra: I said NO. Are you guyz leaving or shall I call the police?

DD: please No sir. There won't be any need for that.

Dr.Batra: better. Then leave.

Neil: We would love to leave. But only after hearing the truth from you.

Neil showed his ID.
Neil:  Nice to meet you after long Dr.Batra. I am ACP Neil Khanna. Now please be calm and sit down.

Dr.Batra's face became white in fear.
Dr.Batra: A...C...P...

Neil: ...Neil Khanna..  The same broken boy to whom you gave the death certificate of Miss.Juhi Arora four years ago. You prepared the postmortem report of a girl who is alive? Now spit out the truth or else you will face the wrath of a policeman! C'mon SPEAK UP I SAID.!

Dr.Batra froze under Neil's terror and shivered at his gunpoint.

Dr.Batra: Woh...Woh...

Neil: wo wo kya??

Dr.Batra: she was not dead...


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