Article 370

An NIA officer who poses as a manicurist to extract information about Burhan Wani. She leads a high-stakes operation to neutralize the terrorist without civilian harm, but faces scrutiny from superiors for acting without authorization. Her mission intertwines with Kashmir's political turmoil and the broader push to abrogate Article 370, testing her resolve and ethics.

Joint Secretary at the PMO who drives high-level decisions about Kashmir's security and status. She advocates bringing in the NIA to stabilize the Valley and navigates complex meetings with Kashmiri leaders regarding Article 370. Her role highlights the push-and-pull between central authority and regional concerns.

Former Governor of Kashmir who participates in discussions about abrogating Article 370. He represents the traditional governance voice and the transition phase as the central government rewrites the region's status. His perspective anchors the policy debates at the highest level.

A senior separatist figure allied with external interests, depicted as a master strategist who leverages political networks to resist the abrogation moves. He has a complicated relation with Zooni and remains a key antagonist whose influence complicates the security landscape.

A separatist leader whose capture and interrogation reveal that the bombing mastermind is Naikoo, exposing internal fault lines within the movement. He embodies the political dimension of militancy and serves as a conduit for crucial information during the investigation.

An ISI-aligned terrorist leader who orchestrates attacks to derail the abrogation plan. His scheme to kill Jalal is uncovered by Zooni, and he is ultimately killed, becoming a focal point of the conflict’s violence and its political repercussions.

A local figure who meets with Rajeshwari to discuss the Kashmir situation, offering critique of central operations without state approval. She embodies local resistance sentiments and the political theatre surrounding governance from New Delhi.

A Kashmiri political figure who travels to Delhi and is guarded by Zooni. His presence underscores the broader political game surrounding the regional dispute and the maneuvering to influence governance after Burhan Wani's death.

A close friend of Zooni who is killed when a bus carrying Indian soldiers is bombed, his death becomes a personal catalyst for Zooni's relentless pursuit and deepens the emotional stakes of the conflict.

A conspiratorial figure named in the wider cast, whose activities intersect with the Kashmir unrest. His exact role is peripheral to the main plot but contributes to the web of intelligence and counter-moves surrounding the operation.