Mumbai's rains always flood the city's streets, but that night, the downpour told a different story. The lights and sirens of police vehicles enlivened the Chowpatty area. A blood-soaked body lay on the seashore. Inspector Ajay Verma was assigned to the case. His eyes held the coldness only an experienced police officer could possess. But this time, things were different. "e;Sir, this body belongs to Rehana Malik, a well-known businesswoman,"e; Constable Kulkarni explained. "e;The motive for the murder is still unknown, but it's clear she was shot at close range."e; Ajay bent down and examined the body. Rehana Malik, an influential and controversial businesswoman who had recently struck several major deals, had been killed suddenly. Her murder wasn't just a murder; it could be the beginning of a larger
