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CHEATER
“Maa..maa wake up na”
“Prito, how many times have I told you to let your mother take some rest when she comes home? Let her sleep. You can tell me if you want anything?” Nikhil tries to make his 5 year old daughter understand.
“No, I want to share this with maa”
“I think you have something very special for your maa”
“Haa...but when will she wake up”Prito asked her father with those beautiful little sparkly eyes.
“She will be wake up soon. But before that show me your doll house”
“My doll is sleeping now so you can’t see the doll house now”.Prito said in her cute voice.
“Ok..let’s make tea in your doll’s kitchen. Your mom told me you make really nice tea. Is it right?”Nikhil made his daughter busy in hosting a tea party at her doll house.
“Dedda tea is ready, be careful it is so hot” Prito handed the tea cup to Nikhil.
“And where is my tea?” Shreya wiping her sleepy eyes asked Prito pleasingly.
“Maa, you woke up”
“Yes my child. Smell from your tea woke me up” Shreya told walking towards Prito.
Prito hugs her mother and Shreya kissed her forehead. Family of three started their evening with love.
Do you know? Your daughter wanted to tell you something special. Nikhil said to Shreya while turning on the TV
Yesterday my madam asked me about my favourite super hero? Prito was talking to Shreya.
What did you answer?
I said my maa.
Why? Shreya asked proudly.
I said Maa is my superhero. She takes care of our home and also protects others from bad devils.
Shreya could not believe her little angel was growing. She hugged Prito.
We are very proud of you inspector Shreya. Nikhil saluted mockingly.
TV news reporter diverted their attention “Corona virus cases has been increasing in India now, and thus our PM will be addressing the nation today evening” Suddenly Shreya’s phone starts ringing.
Hello sir...Yes sir....Yes I heard about it sir....ok when? Don’t worry sir I will be there in an hour.
What happened Shreya? Why are you looking so upset?
Collector sir calls an urgent meeting for Modiji’s action.
But, why?
You know about corona virus right? It is spreading rapidly in our nation too. We have to take preventive measures to make everyone safe.
Yes I know, that is why I am worried about you.
Nikhil, we all will have to get into actions to save our families and nation. Wish me luck.
You know Shreya, I have always been cooperative with your duty. But this time I am worried.
To kisne bola tha police wali ko pata ne ke liye? Shreya mocks Nikhil and gets ready.
I have to go now. Prito be a nice child and don’t harass your father till I am back. Nikhil, you too take care.
Tata maa.
Take care Shreya. Nikhil waves to Shreya.
Police jeep starts.
Ma’am, are you aware of today’s meeting and its agenda? Policemen asked Shreya.
Don’t know, may be situation is getting critical. Let see what has to announce?
Shreya reached the police station and without wasting a minute she reaches to the meeting hall.
Jai hind sir, Shreya saluted her senior officer.
Is everything Okay? What is the agenda of today’s emergency meet?
Ladies and gentlemen. I got some news. Modiji has announced complete lockdown for 21 days.
We will be shutting all the public transport and international borders temporarily as the main cause for the spread of the virus currently are the tourist. From tomorrow morning we have to check each and every flights and specially that flight which is come from China. Airport staffs will arrange all medical support.
In the evening, Shreya reaches home tired and finds peacefully seeing Nikhil and her daughter watching TV.
So how was your day sweet heart?
It was so terrible. From tomorrow India will be lock down for 21 days. What about you Nikhil?
You know very well about IT industry. My boss gave us work from home. What about your timing? I mean any specific time or...
No idea...I can’t tell you right now it’s all about how people react and how careful we are. But one thing is confirmed, we will have to work with lots of patience and perseverance for the next 21 days. Lockdown days going on as per the Modiji’s instructions. Shreya and her entire team worked till their fullest potential as per the planning to control the situation and be the front liners in protecting the nation.
Hello sir, Jai hind. Shreya got call from his senior officer
Shreya, I want to share some news with you. Can you come to headquarter right now?
Sure sir, I will be there in 30 min. You sound worried sir, is everything okay?
We will discuss in person.
Ok sir, jai hind. Shreya hangs up the call.
Shreya reached headquarter with her driver and junior inspector Raj.
May I come in sir? Shreya asked.
Please come in.
Jai hind sir. Shreya and Raj saluted
Jai hind, Raj I would like to discuss this only with Shreya. Please wait outside. You can seat Shreya.
Sure sir.
What happened sir? Shreya asked him curiously
Shreya, we have got some news. News that worries us all. In this lockdown situation, people are taking help of all the online transactions at maximum strength. But along with this online transactions there is increasing cyber crime too. There is someone who has hacked the system and is stealing the money. But we cannot find who is it, or which company it is. It is worry some in this condition as that person has now reached the PM Care fund where everyone will be funding to save our nation from corona virus. We don’t want this news to reach the media. It will be big havoc and there will be a big panic.
So what do you want from me sir? Shreya asked her senior officer
Shreya, you are my one of the best officer and I want you to look into this case. Choose your suitable officers and make your own team if you need any cyber expert tell me I will provide you. But make sure in this lockdown situation nobody knows about these cybercrimes not your family member, not your friends and especially from media. You and your team have to work on this case silently. Once we get control on corona virus we will inform to media. So are you ready for this case?
Yes sir, I am ready.
Good, I was expecting this answer. Best of luck for this special task. I hope I will get result before this lockdown.
Sure sir, I will give my best jai hind
Shreya came out from headquarter where Raj and driver are waiting for her. She got call from Nikhil.
Yes Nikhil.
Shreya can you come home right now?
Why? All good?
No, Prito’s health is not good.
Ok,I am on my way home.
What happened ma’am? Any serious issue?
Nothing, Raj please takes me home.
Sure ma’am.
When Shreya reached home and opened the front door with panic. She see’s to her surprise her entire family, friends and all relatives singing birthday song for her. She was shocked and did not understand how to react.
To which she lost her temper and shouted at her loudest decibel “Please stop this”
Everyone was shocked and they were staring at Shreya to understand her reaction. Nikhil admits the crowd comes forward and holds Shreya’a hand and tells her that he had arranged this surprise for her. She stared at Nikhil and went to her room leaving everyone stunned.
After everyone left, Nikhil asked Shreya and was demanding explanation for the entire situation. Do you have any idea what are you doing Nikhil? We work here round the clock to save our nation. PM announces social distancing and you have done the complete reverse of the same. You have gathered god knows how many people in one small room. We urge people to stay home and be safe. But you have gathered everyone here to celebrate my birthday. I am one of the front liners in fighting corona, god knows with how many I have come across. I did not expect this from you Nikhil.
She texted and called everyone personally who had arrived to her surprise party to apologize. She instructed all to take bath, be home and be safe for the next coming days.
Nikhil took Prito and started his walk towards the bedroom leaving Shreya on the sofa. Shreya siting on the sofa after she was calm saw a beautiful heart shaped chocolate cake with “Happy Birthday – Dabbang”. Tears rolled down her eyes. She picked up the gift with a tag saying “Happy Birthday Sweetheart from your pagal Pati”. She opened the gift – and found a beautiful Diamond Ring. He goes in the bedroom to see Prito and Nikhil sleeping. Nikhil acted as if he was sleeping, Shreya joined Nikhil and slept besides him. She whispered sorry in his ears.
Nikhil turned around hugged her tightly and said “I love you, Shreya”
He continued…
No, sweet heart I am sorry. I was so excited for your birthday that I forgot about how hard you all work to make us safe. I had forgotten about the current situation.Nikhil sleeps at peace seeing Shreya smile.
Clock ticked 1:00 AM, still Shreya was working on her newly assigned task. Next day, was a new and confident morning for Shreya. She got ready, made her breakfast. She was all ready to leave for her new project. She was Nikhil and Prito sleeping and left for the department. On her way to the department, she had already called Raj and informed him to ask mentioned people in the list to be present at the office by 10:00 AM with no questions asked.
Shreya reached at police station where all her officer waiting for her in her office. She crossed her list if everyone was present or not.
Jai hind ma’am
Jai hind every one please takes your seat. You all are know now we are suffering from big critical situation but I have got even fierce news which could damage our nation economically. As this is a secret mission, I want each one of you to keep your phones outside the office and you should not share the details with anyone.
Shreya informed everyone about the cyber crime and her strategy to move forward in the case. All officers are very surprise by their investigating technique. One of the officer asked Shreya so ma’am what is our first task?
Well, we will transfer big amount from one private bank to any fund account and also tries to highlight that amount in social media. After that we have to wait for their action.
But ma’am how can we track them. I mean how we can know that account is actually hacked or not.
For that we need expert hackers which I have already discussed with our senior officers.
Ma’am what about money? I means how can we arrange that much money?
See, this is very higher level case not only police but government is also include in this case so we can get big amount from them. Basically we will transfer government’s money from private bank to government funding account.
Last question ma’am. What will we do if the hacker does not do anything? He can also think it as a trap.
Good question Rahul but you can see his pattern of stealing. It shows that he wants to take maximum benefit of this locked down situations. He is not only interested in big handsome money, he has also taken up small money donations like 10000 INR. It means his greed had reached the peak and he will be lured to this as well.
No ma’am said by all officers.
Now you can go jai hind and best of luck.
Shreya goes tothe headquarter to meet her senior officer.
May I come in sir?
Yes, Shreya come in.
Sir, as per our discussion my team is ready and here is my plan of action. Shreya gives her file to him. He starts reading about her plan.
Nice, Shreya your plan is excellent. We will find them very soon. I will talk to our government for amount.
Sir, what about hacker/ IT professional we asked for?
Yaa, he is here too. Wait
Senior inspector rang a bell and asks to send a young boy waiting outside his office.
One boy come into the cabin, Shreya looks at him carefully. He was a thin built boy at the age of 24 years. He was young, vulnerable and his geeky glasses curly hair could not make Shreya believe that he would be good enough for the job.
Are you sure sir? He can do...
I can give you the best – available.
Ok sir no problem. Meet me tomorrow in my office young boy. And what is your name?
Sure ma’am, my name is John. Boy answered Shreya, with one hand in the pocket and second hand busy getting his spectacles in place.
Next day when Shreya came to the office she asked Rahul,
Rahul, all ready?
Yes, ma’am all set. Everyone take their positions.
And where is that young boy? I forget his name.
May I come in ma’am? John enters the office.
Remember this is not your class room. Next times be careful about your timings. Take your position and co-ordinate with them. Rahul as per my instructions, has money been transferred to the said account details?
One of the officer come to Shreya, Ma’am as you said we are creating hype about the funded amount all over the social platform. We will be able to track each and every account who takes any sort of interests in this post.
Nice, make a list of those people and check their location. Where is John?
Yes ma’am, I am here
Are you sure, you will be able to track that person? Make sure you make us proud boy. You have only 12 hours – the time it takes to transfer the money. You have to get hold of him in next 12 hours.
Yes ma’am I will give my best. John said it while arranging her geeky spectacles.
Ok... are you ready?
Everyone give her thumps up sign.
Rahul start transferring money.
Done ma’am. Money transferring has started.
Good now we just have to wait and watch. John get on your seat and start your work.
It was 4 hours past the transfer. Tea cups were stacked with increasing hours. Everyone was patiently waiting for that geeky specs to do wonders.
Shreya steps out of the office to feel the fresh air for some time and sees that there is an argument going on between one of the constable and a bike rider. She goes and inquires about the situation.
Nothing ma’am this man is wondering in lock down.
Heyyshreya... I am Dhwanit...Dhwanit Agrawal. Nikhil‘s friend .
Ohh...dhwanit how are you and why are wondering like this? You know how serious it is to be out in this critical condition.
I know but my daughter is not well, so have come to buy the medications for her. How is Nikhil?
Work from home as your boss’s order. Shreya said
Boss? Work from home? But he resigned our company 2 months ago.
What? Shreya is confused. Her perplexed looks and thoughts were disturbed by her mobile ring.
Hello. Please come to the office madam.
Ma’am see this face book account named Devil same account is also on Instagram. Both accounts are very active for our posts. This account has downloaded and shared our post multiple times. Rahul said
John called Shreya Ma’am please come here someone is trying to hack the PM fund account.
I am coming wait.
Ma’am, hacker transferred all money in his account. Wait.. He has transferred this money into multiple accounts.
Record all account details and Rahul inform to all bank to stop all the transactions linked to the said account details.
John give me hacker’s location details.
John handed her a paper with mentioned address of the hacker. She could not believe her eyes.
Shreya started moving towards the location with her entire team.
She rings the door bell, man opens the door and says…
Heyy shreya, what happened? Why are you here with your team? Any updates?
“You are under arrest Nikhil”
Maana ke Har Riste ki ek umar hoti hai,
Gunha tumara tha saza muje mil rahi hai
