The team reached the abandoned factory in XYZ area as dusk settled in. Two cars were parked outside, their engines still warm.�

Raj glanced at the vehicles and said, "Sir, looks like they're inside."�

Ritwik nodded. "It seems so. I'll go in with Purvi and Ranveer. You and Sachin stay here. If anyone from their gang shows up, handle them."�

"Yes, sir!" Raj and Sachin chorused.�

Ritwik gestured for Purvi and Ranveer to follow him, and the three slipped into the factory, guns drawn.�

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Inside the Factory

The factory was dimly lit, with long-abandoned machinery casting eerie shadows. As they moved further in, they spotted two figures hiding behind a pillar, seemingly eavesdropping on a conversation between Dhawal and his brother Viren.�

Ranveer whispered, "Who are these two? And why are they spying on the brothers?"�

Purvi squinted. "Looks like their own men. Maybe Dhawal and Viren don't trust them enough to share everything."�

Ritwik muttered, "What could be so secretive that even their men can't know?"�

Ranveer smirked. "Let's ask them."�

"Quietly," Ritwik ordered. "If we alert them, we'll lose both the spies and the brothers."�

The three approached the eavesdroppers silently. Ritwik and Ranveer placed their hands on the two individuals' shoulders, startling them. The strangers spun around, guns raised, but froze upon recognizing familiar faces.�

"Wait? you?" Ritwik's eyes widened as he realized who they were.�

Before he could say more, a loose rod clattered to the ground. The sound echoed, breaking the silence.�

Dhawal stiffened. "Who's there?"�

Viren frowned at his brother. "You said you came alone!"�

"I did!" Dhawal shot back.�

Viren growled, "We'll discuss this later. For now, we need to get out of here!"�

They turned to leave, but Ritwik stepped out, gun raised. "Don't even think about running!"�

The rest of the team emerged from behind the pillar, weapons aimed at the brothers.�

Viren sneered. "You made it here, but you won't be leaving alive."�

Dhawal smirked. "My men will be here soon. Just like last time, you'll fail."�

A calm voice spoke from behind, "Your men won't be coming this time."�

One of the two individuals who had been eavesdropping stepped forward - a man with a sharp gaze.�

"You see," the man continued, "your message didn't reach them."�

Dhawal scoffed. "Oh, they got my message."�

Another voice rang out, this one female. "No, they didn't."�

A woman emerged, her gun trained on Viren, who instantly recognized her. "You? ACP Samaira."�

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"And don't forget me," the man added, smirking. "ACP Kavin."

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Samaira smirked. "Remember us? Old enemies."�

Kavin gestured at Dhawal's phone. "Your phone was hacked. The message was deleted before it reached anyone."�

Ranveer looked puzzled. "Hacked? How?"�

Samaira held up a phone. "One of your men dropped this when they ran out of the bungalow. It made our job much easier."�

Viren snarled, "So the system sent you two. ACP Kavin and ACP Samaira."

Kavin chuckled. "Now then, ready to move into your new 'home'?"

Before anyone could react, Dhawal and Viren drew their weapons and began firing.�

"Take cover!" Ritwik shouted as the team ducked behind pillars and machinery.�

A bullet whizzed past Purvi, but Kavin pulled her to safety, causing her to fall against him. Their eyes met briefly.�

"You okay?" Kavin asked.�

Purvi nodded, brushing herself off. "Thanks."�

Amid the chaos, Ritwik growled, "You two could've told us you were the new officers!"�

Samaira, ducking behind a pillar, fired back. "Didn't you see my car outside when you came in?"�

"I did, but I didn't connect the dots!" Ritwik shouted.�

Kavin, reloading his weapon, chimed in, "We told the DCP to inform you."�

Ranveer, gritting his teeth as he returned fire, said, "And he told us to stay out of your way!"�

Purvi added, "He forbade us from helping you at all!"�

Kavin shook his head. "And he told us you refused to cooperate."�

Purvi glared. "So this mess is the DCP's doing."�

Samaira growled, "When we're done here, I'm - "�

"Focus!" Kavin cut her off.�

As the gunfight continued, a stray bullet grazed Ranveer's shoulder, causing him to cry out in pain and stumble to the ground.�

"Ranveer!" Purvi shouted, rushing to his side.�

Ritwik fired a few more rounds before glancing at his injured teammate. "Ranveer, you okay?"�

Ranveer groaned, clutching his bleeding shoulder. "Ahh? just a scratch? I think?"�

Purvi knelt beside him, pressing her scarf to the wound to stem the bleeding. "We need to get him to the hospital now!"�

Kavin nodded, still firing. "Bhai, take him. We'll handle this."�

Ritwik hesitated. "Are you sure?"�

Samaira growled, "He's losing blood. Just go!"�

Ritwik and Purvi hoisted Ranveer up and hurried out of the factory.�

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Outside the Factory

As the trio emerged, Arya saw them and gasped. "What happened?"�

"He's been shot," Purvi said urgently. "We need to get him to the hospital now!"�

Ritwik barked orders. "Arya, you're with us. Raj, Sachin, assist the new officers inside!"�

With Ranveer groaning in pain, the car sped off, leaving the rest to clean up the aftermath.�

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Inside the Factory

Meanwhile, Kavin and Samaira pressed on, their shots precise and calculated. One of Kavin's bullets struck Viren in the shoulder, and Samaira's shot hit Dhawal's leg, bringing him down.�

Raj and Sachin entered, guns drawn.

Sachin looked around. "You two must be the new officers?"

Kavin nodded, gesturing at the injured brothers. "Help us get these two to the hospital. If they die, it'll be our problem."

Samaira smirked. "Dead criminals mean more paperwork, and I'm not in the mood."

Raj and Sachin helped lift the injured brothers while Kavin radioed for backup.