Keerthi Chakra

Major Mahadevan is posted to the National Security Guards and is tasked with counter-terrorism duties. He commands an elite group of NSG commandos and works under the guidance of his superiors, including Colonel Ravi Dutta. The assignment marks a high-stakes shift from traditional army duties to specialized urban counter-terror operations in Kashmir.

The NSG commandos raid a mosque in civilian clothes and seize a large cache of arms and explosives. The operation demonstrates the scale of the militant threat and disrupts potential attack plans. It also sets up the personal stakes for the unit and foreshadows the difficult choices to come.

Sandhya calls Jai to tell him that she is pregnant with his child. The news raises the personal stakes for Jai while he remains committed to completing the mission. The developing family life becomes a counterpoint to the violence surrounding them.

During an operation near cottages by Dal Lake, the NSG team closes in on militants. Kishori Lal is killed in the firefight, and Jai reacts with restraint but shoots a captured terrorist when he resists capture. The clash underscores the brutal realities of counter-terrorism in the region.

Athira, a human rights activist, learns about the operation and threatens to file a government complaint. She questions excessive force and civilian safety, adding public scrutiny to the mission. Her concerns set up a potential political hurdle that the team must address.

After discussions, Athira realises the commandos' actions are sincere and decides not to proceed with the complaint. Her change of heart signals public support for the operation's goals. The incident reflects the fragile balance between security imperatives and human rights advocacy.

A terrorist cell from Afghanistan and Pakistan plans to strike the Hazratbal Shrine with a missile, hoping to incite unrest and cast blame on the Indian army. They select a vantage point and begin coordinating their attack from a protected house. The plan reveals how the militants intend to maximize chaos and civilian harm.

The terrorists hijack a house that offers a clear view of the shrine and plant the missile there. They also commit brutal acts of violence, including raping a girl in front of her family, to intimidate witnesses. The developing threat requires swift intervention by the NSG to prevent disaster.

A military patrol vehicle detects the gunfire near the shrine and notifies the NSG, triggering Mahadevan and his team to move in. The rapid response demonstrates coordinated defense against the planned attack. The operation shifts from reconnaissance to direct combat.

After a long, intense operation, the NSG team kills the terrorists, frees civilian hostages, and disarms the missile. The mission reaches a decisive conclusion as the immediate threat is neutralized. The events leave the team exhausted but victorious in preventing a large-scale tragedy.

Civilians report that one terrorist is still unaccounted for among the corpses, prompting a search of the house. Mahadevan recognises the man as the very terrorist who killed his wife Sreekutty and daughter, linking the personal loss to the current battle. The revelation personalises the mission and intensifies the impending confrontation.

The final confrontation sees the terrorist attempting to shoot Mahadevan, but Jai throws himself into the line of fire, taking the bullet to shield his commander. The terrorist is killed by the commandos, ending the direct threat to the mission. Jai dies a hero, his sacrifice marking a turning point in the operation.

Jai is posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra in recognition of his courage and sacrifice. Sandhya later gives birth to their son, continuing the human story beyond the violence. She visits Jai's grave with their infant son, keeping his memory alive.