The immediate aftermath of the broadcast was unnerving silence. Kishan and Daya returned home, the city still dark and quiet. Kishan checked the news online, searched social media, but found no immediate reaction to his broadcast. Had his message been too subtle? Had no one understood?
Then, the threats began. Anonymous calls to the radio station, filled with static and distorted voices, carrying veiled warnings. Strange cars parked outside Daya's house. A break-in attempt that was baffled by Daya's surprisingly effective security measures (a few well-placed locks and a very loud dog next door).
The criminals knew. They knew Kishan had the evidence, and they knew he had started to expose them. The game had escalated.
Kishan knew he couldn't stay at Daya's forever. He was putting Daya in too much danger. He also needed to figure out his next move. The police were still a gamble, but with the threats increasing, he might have no other choice.
He decided to contact Rohan again. Rohan, terrified by the escalating situation, was reluctant to get further involved. But Kishan appealed to his conscience, reminding him of the victims and the injustice. Rohan, guilt-ridden and scared, finally agreed to help in a limited capacity - he would provide technical assistance remotely, but he wouldn't risk meeting in person again.
Rohan's analysis of the remaining encrypted files from Jiya revealed more disturbing information. The financial transactions weren't just linked to Jiya; they were connected to a series of offshore accounts and shell companies. It seemed Jiya wasn't just a victim or a friend seeking revenge; she was involved in the financial side of the operation, perhaps as a low-level money launderer, or maybe even pressure into it. This explained her betrayal - they had leverage over her.
Kishan realized that exposing the organ smuggling alone might not be enough. He needed to expose the financial network as well, to truly dismantle the operation and ensure those at the top were brought to justice.
He and Rohan worked remotely, Rohan guiding Kishan through accessing and analyzing the remaining data. It was a slow, painstaking process, filled with technical jargon and encrypted layers. Kishan, despite his fear, found a new kind of focus, driven by the knowledge of what these people were doing.
Meanwhile, the threats intensified. Anonymous messages on social media, targeting The Dawn Show and Kishan personally. A near-miss incident where a car tried to run him off the road while he was on his way to the station. The pressure was mounting.
Daya, seeing Kishan's distress, remained a pillar of strength. He didn't ask too many questions, but he was always there, offering quiet support and practical advice. He taught Kishan some basic self-defense techniques and how to be more aware of his surroundings.
One night, during his show, Kishan received a call. The voice was disguised, but the message was clear. A chilling warning to stop, or face the consequences. Kishan, his heart pounding, remained outwardly calm, steering the conversation back to his usual format, but the threat lingered in the air.
He knew he was running out of time.