Betaal

Tread silently outside the tunnel.

Let nothing disturb their sleep. For Betaal's curse has destroyed them,

and they will be hungry when they wake.

Oh Lord of the Underworld...

we're under your refuge, accept our reverence.

We request you to keep your slumber and our peace intact.

Accept this small offering, Lord Betaal.

We pray that you stay calm.

Hail Betaal Dev!

Hail Betaal Dev!

Glory to the Spirit God.

Glory to the Spirit God.

Outsiders are coming to take our mountains from us.

We won't let them come here and destroy us.

There's something wrong with Aunty, we should stop.

Aunty, tell us what you saw? Tell us.

Aunty, what happened? Are you OK, Aunty?

Cover the idol. Fast!

Hurry up!

Don't let them open the tunnel!

Don't let them open it.

It should remain closed.

Keep it closed!

Keep it closed!

Keep it closed!

The British did us a big favor by building most of the tunnel.

Their construction skills were a cut above the rest,

but once we finish this tunnel,

Surya Constructions will be a force to be reckoned with.

We'll see.

Saanvi, leave that alone.

It's dirty.

What happened to them, Mom?

They were sacrifices to save us from the wrath of the demons.

I have to leave in an hour, Mr. Mudhalvan.

Of course. The workers will be here any minute.

"This monument was erected in order to commemorate..."

- Mother. - Yes?

- "Lieutenant Colonel John Lynedoch..." - "John Lynedoch..."

- "...of the 90th Taunton Volunteers." - "...Taunton Volunteers."

Meaning?

This place served as a safe haven for rebels.

When the independence war broke out in 1857,

many British died at this place.

Good for us. Good riddance.

Sir.

- What? - There's been a problem, sir.

We won't let this happen! We won't allow a road to be built here!

- You promised the CM a deadline, remember? - Of course, I do, sir.

But these people are making things very difficult for us.

We're facing a slight delay. Actually...

Another one sabotaged.

- That's the third one this week... - It's a machine, they break down.

The CM is supposed to come down this Friday

in order to inaugurate this famous tunnel.

And if work gets delayed anymore, and if the monsoon sets in...

Give me 24 hours.

I won't let the monsoons interfere with my plans.

- I'll take care of them. - We cannot afford any more delays.

Do whatever it takes, but just get it done.

My responsibility.

You promised him,

but what about these tribals?

What tribals?

They're all Naxals and soon everyone will know it.

Welcome to Citizen Network.

Our topic for today's debate is,

"Should the CIPD be held accountable for civilian deaths in Campa forest?"

We have Professor Rahim with us.

He's the professor of International Relations,

Central University.

So, Professor, what's your take on this?

You're just forcing helpless tribal communities out of their own homes

using titles like "Operation Clean Sweep."

Are you trying to say, Professor, people who are cut-off from civilization

don't deserve a shot at development and progress?

How can removing poor residents from their mineral rich lands

be termed as development?

- Don't term this charade as "development." - You're just beating around the bush.

The only people who are benefitting from this

are private companies like Surya Development.

- They're making a lot of money... - Listen.

- Please, answer the question. - But also corrupting people like you.

You are liberal left-wing scum.

We are joined by Commandant Tyagi, Baaz Squad, CIPD.

Are you questioning the integrity of the Indian CIPD?

Let me tell you something, Professor.

Whenever the country needed us,

we've fought with our lives.

It was us who marched into battle with the likes of.

Mangal Pandey, Bhagat Singh, and Subhash Chandra Bose.

We hold our ground, caring less about ourselves

so pseudo-intellectuals like yourself can sleep peacefully.

Because, as you know very well,

we would give our lives before any harm comes to the people or to this nation.

Love you, Tyagi, ma'am. Love you!

Now, I have a question for you, Professor.

If you have so many complaints against our country and our government,

then, when Jinnah gave you the chance,

Yeah!

Awesome!

Shut up. What?

- Always giving examples of your ideals. - Amazing!

Even the credit for our country's independence goes to her now.

Amazing, Tyagi ma'am.

Wow! Superb.

Tyagi ma'am is an exceptional officer.

Just you wait, Ahlu. Someday, I will be just like her.

Yes, of course.

After all, she is your idol.

You will even jump in a well for her doing a back-flip.

And you won't?

Isn't it strange how people like us fight for the rights of people like you?

Those rights that give you the power to accuse us falsely.

I'm not complaining, Professor...

because this is our duty.

OPERATION SAMEER NIWAS ENCOUNTER:

TRIBALS ALLEGE THAT VILLAGERS KILLED BY CIPD SQUAD WERE NOT NAXALS.

Sirohi, come in. Do you read me?

Fake news.

Listen...

what went down at Sameer Niwas...

if you need to talk, I am always available.

I hope you do know that.

Sir.

Nadir Haq, new recruit.

Hello.

- Welcome to the Baaz Squad. - Very proud to be here, sir.

Let me introduce you. Deputy Commandant Ahluwalia.

Hello, ma'am.

Look me in the eye when you're talking to me.

I am not your mother. Asshole.

Sorry, ma'am.

- Sir? - Yes?

You're my hero, sir.

I've been collecting articles for a long time now.

Ever since I first read about you,

my only goal was that I wanted to be like you.

There's an article about you too, sir.

Local Braveheart.

Home-grown hero.

Now, I've seen it all.

I've been explaining this to him since we were kids.

Those who try to be heroes go straight up to heaven.

But I am still around.

I know,

but for how long?

This is my cousin-brother, Nadir Haq.

He has a lot to learn and it is my job to teach him.

And you...

trying to impress him on your first day?

And by the way,

not everything you read...

in the papers is true.

Exactly. I've been trying to explain this to Sirohi for a while.

OPERATION SAMEER NIWAS ENCOUNTER

Don't go down this road, Sirohi. It leads to a dark place.

For the sake of the team and the country's safety,

we're often compelled to make snap decisions.

Yes, ma'am.

It's the media's job to write this trash.

They'll never understand our sacrifices.

We often have to bend the rules

to ensure the success of our operation.

We are working in the best interest of everyone.

Correct?

And for that, the end justifies the means.

Do you get me?

Yes, ma'am.

Good.

Ma'am, everyone was overjoyed to see you on TV.

A load of nonsense.

Now, this...

Nilja Village.

It's a part of modern India...

but the inhabitants are devoid of even the most basic amenities.

The nearby forest hides old British military barracks,

which are now in ruins.

The elders of the village have been living there for years.

These jungles are occupied by Naxals

and they don't want this place to develop.

You know, Sirohi,

there's only one way to sanitize a disturbed area -

connecting it with civilization.

Our mission is...

providing Campa with its first highway...

which will usher development into this area.

So, our job will be providing a road-opening party.

Correct.

- Hello, Mr. Mudhalvan. - Hello.

Sirohi, we need your help urgently.

These Naxals have been a pain in the ass.

We need this tunnel opened in 24 hours

and to get rid of these meddling terrorists or whoever they are.

Clear them out. Open this tunnel.

That is your responsibility.

No need to worry, Mr. Mudhalvan.

Our team won't take long to fix this problem.

Thank you.

The loyalty you displayed at Sameer Niwas mission,