Pliers: An Untold Journey

Arjun tells, "It's all lies- What you have heard is all a lie. Adhithya is not ruthless. He is a very dangerous monster. He has just not encountered a few people during his IPS service. He is not an ordinary IPS Officer, unlike me. But, not a cruel animal too. Would you all like to listen to his story?? Five hundred miles from here, there's a region called Brahmapuram near Tirunelveli district. In that land of Gangsters and monsters, history was written in blood, Adhithya's Chapter is the biggest. Before knowing about Adhithya's history, you all should first know about the history of Brahmapuram. The events that you have seen till now is called the Pliers- Chapter 1. But, there is an Untold Journey in Adhithya's life. So, the main story is just beginning with Brahmapuram." Arjun said and looked at Adhithya's family, who are all puzzled and hooked to hear about his past life. 

A FEW MONTHS BACK: 

(The story is written as like, Arjun is explaining the events and life of Adhithya. It's the type of First Person Narration.) 

A problem had emerged in the underworld group of different caste groups in Thootukudi port: Thevar and Sandiyar. All gangsters wanted a safe place like Mumbai in Tamilnadu. Rajendra Thevar came up with a master plan- Everyone's sight fell on the province of Brahmapuram near Tirunelveli district. 

Brahmapuram land was very fertile with the Western Ghats on either side and dense forests; surrounded by the Thamirabharani River on one side and Ambasamudram on the other side. Cleverly they started developing the downtrodden province and slowly attracted the villagers and gave route to the civilized society. Bound to the debt of development, the people slowly started supporting these men, who took advantage to convert Brahmapuram into an independent state and created a revolution. 

We never see that we are the total environment because there are several entities in us, all revolving around the "me", the self. The self is made up of these entities, which are merely desires in various forms. From this conglomeration of desires arises the central figure, the thinker, the will of the "me" and the "mine"; and a division is thus established between the self and not-self, between the "me" and the environment or society. This separation is the beginning of the conflict, inward and outward. 

If we are to bring about a true revolution in human relationships, which is the basis of all society, there must be a fundamental change in our own values and outlook; but we avoid the necessary and fundamental transformation of ourselves, and try to bring about political revolutions in the world, which always leads to bloodshed and disaster. The same too happened here. The violence and riots threatened the Government. Some well-wishers and experts of the cabinet in the state government knew the intentions of the revolution and safeguarded the Government by officially declaring Brahmapuram as a dead zone, avoiding interference with any sort of activities from this region. 

Brahmapuram was covered with darkness. A new civilization was born. There was no end to greed. People started killing each other and went on to control their areas and operations. 

"What can I do brother?" asked a North Indian henchman to a Telugu-speaking gangster. 

"I dare him to step into our area." A henchman shouted in a dark sight. Brahmapuram became a battlefield for gang wars and caste violence. 

They started recruiting local boys into their gang. At that point, Brahmapuram, an ounce of ruthless bravery was more valuable than 100 kgs of Gold. 

As Brahmapuram controlled India and their atrocities continued to grow up, Central Government came up with an excellent plan to eliminate them all. However, they waited for the right chance to gear up. 

That time only, Adhithya and his close friend Krishna entered into this battlefield of Brahmapuram. Krishna has to settle a score with the gangs of Brahmapuram. Because his father, a police sub-inspector was attacked with bombs and hacked to death by the gangsters of Brahmapuram. Police said the SI was a victim of mistaken identity and that the assailants were after another officer. the gang had been engaged to kill Kadayam SI Sivasubramaniam. But Sivasubramaniam escaped as he was away on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. By mistake, the gang ended up attacking Krishna's father, attached to the Alwarkurichi police station, who was returning on his motorbike to his office after a meeting at the Ambasamudram taluk office around 2.45 pm, Tirunelveli SP Asra Garg said. Since he was wearing a helmet, the gangsters did not realise that they had attacked the wrong person. 

His father's death made Krishna angered and he ran away from this blood-ridden underworld to Mumbai, after travelling to many places by train. When sitting in a particular place, he saw Adhithya, being chased up by a few kidnappers. 

Going behind him, he saved Adhithya from their clutches by killing them all brutally and telling them, "You trash brutal criminals." 

"Why did you kill them all of a sudden da?" 

"Life is full of battles bro. We have to fight our way and stand the ground like this." Krishna said. But, that became their entire life. The two had a good bonding. They played together, slept together and worked together. 

In spite of these things, they did several other works by staying in an orphanage. They did group studies, group research and got knowledge about religious conflicts, caste conflicts and other problems, pertaining to the world. The two cleared up UPSC Examinations and were serving as the ACP of Bangalore, during the time, where Central Government was planning to eliminate Brahmapuram Gangsters at once and for all. 

Adhithya decides to keep his promise to Krishna. Some may ask what's the promise. A promise, that he still didn't forget. To eliminate the gangsters once and for all. They have a meeting with the Indian Home Minister Amanpreet Singh, supported by State ministers of various states and police officers from Indian states. 

"Well, guys. You all know why has this meeting been arranged?" asked Singh. 

Adhithya replied stating, "Very well sir. To discuss the dead zone, Brahmapuram." He rounded the city on the map, beside him with a red pen and started with some photos: "The first guy in this photo is Rajendra Thevar. The head of this gang. The second and Third come to Sandiyar and Raghavendra Thevar. All these people control this region by smuggling resources, exporting and importing costly drugs. They create caste riots and conflicts, in order to make people forget about the acts, that they are doing." 

Everyone is surprised and Krishna tells, "We are the victims of those people sir. So, we need a chance to eliminate them all undercover." Initially hesitant, The Home minister sanctioned their request and asked them to go undercover and finish those people at once and for all. I was sent with them as I too was a ruthless encounter specialist. 

BRAHMAPURAM, TIRUNELVELI: 

"We are finally back to take revenge in this place da buddy," said Adhithya, to which Krishna nodded his head. When going, they see a girl, being dragged by Raghavendra Thevar's henchman to satisfy the lustful desires of Raghavendra Thevar. 

However, angered by this, Krishna stepped in and saves the girl by killing the gangsters brutally, subsequently finishing off Raghavendra Thevar. The girl thanked him for saving her. 

No one knows if it was harassment, or his hatred towards Brahmapuram, or his own debt. But, both Adhithya and Krishna entered the underworld to finish them off at once, after he(Krishna) stood up for a helpless woman. 

In the disguise as a local contract killer, we joined the gang of Sandiyar and sooner earned his trust by fighting their enemies and killing them so brutally. Sandiyar's enemy Raghavendra Thevar and Rajendra Thevar were killed by Adhithya and Krishna. In an ensuing gang war and caste riots that happened as an aftermath of this event, several local and small gangsters left their bloodshed behind and died along with their henchmen. 

We were waiting for a right chance to finish off Sandiyar until things became worse. Since, Saniyar's men learned that we are undercover officers and due to this, Krishna was brutally tortured by Sandiyar's men. 

Before dying, Krishna got a promise from Adhithya asking him to eliminate the gangsters at once and for all, so that common people can be happier and peaceful. Krishna's death deeply affected Adhithya and he swore for vengeance. 

On paper, we can draw the blueprints for a brilliant Russia, a brave new world. But, there are so many elements intervening between now and the future, that no man can know what the future will be. What we can and must do if we are in earnest, is to tackle our problems now, and not postpone them to the future. Our problems exist in the present, and it is only in the present that they can be solved. 

Adhithya took advantage of numerous gang rivalries in Brahmapuram. Hiding in an underground cave of Western Ghats, we started to eliminate the gangs by means of supari and took control over their places. Then, Adhithya roped in a few more undercover police officers from Crime Branch, with the help of the Home Minister and started finishing down the regime of Sandiyar in Brahmapuram. 

In the process of encounter, we killed Sandiyar's three sons. However, we failed to kill Sandiyar. Since he had escaped when we entered his house. 

PRESENT: 

"Sandiyar joined hands with one of our Mumbai rivalries Hariharan Singh and brutally killed three of our teammates. As an impact, Adhithya asked SP Asra sir and the Home Minister to extend his period of undercover duty and frame a lie that, he got suspended. Brahmapuram partially became peaceful as dreamt by Krishna. However, Adhithya wasn't peaceful. He still more swore to kill Sandiyar." Arjun said. 

Everyone feels terrible and shocked after hearing Adhithya's dark past as a rough and tough police officer. Varshini and Adhithya's family members are terribly disturbed hearing his past life. Their face turned pale. However, Akhil and Arjun consoled them and Akhil decides to support and help his brother by fighting back his enemies. 

KEERATHURAI, MADURAI: 

"I have always seen the way my father used to bring fear in people's faces all his lifetime. But, for the first time, I saw him sweating in fear because of Adhithya. I don't even know who he is. I haven't seen his face either." Adheera said to Sandiyar, with whom he had joined hands. 

"Many people have died without seeing his face by his own hands. That's the reason you are here." Sandiyar replied him. 

"I'll give you anything you ask. I need my problem solved..." said Adheera. 

"The boss is here for the one who bought the problem, not for your problem. We don't need your money. You will get the girl if you do as we say. We will get a chance to drink his blood." Sandiyar's henchman told to Adheera. 

"What should I do?" asked Adheera. 

MEENAKSHIPURAM: 

8:30 PM: 

Meanwhile, Akhil's marriage celebration is held in a grand manner at a Marriage hall in Pollachi. As a henceforth, Adhithya and Varshini get some qualitative time to spend and she turns his house with candles, instead of lights. 

"This is how we eat in our country at night." Varshini said to which, Adhithya joked asking: "Why to save on electricity bills?" 

"No, no, for a nice mood." 

"Haa...to eat...to eat...eat now." 

"It's really good." 

"Thank you." 

"From which hotel?" 

After dinner, Adhithya rests himself in peace, sitting in a corridor. That time, Varshini came and tells him, "Shall I tell you something? You really fight well." 

"Can I tell you one more thing? I really love India. I love India." Adhithya smiles upon hearing this and Varshini asked him, "I'll tell you one more thing." 

He becomes tired but, allowed her to tell. As it's her last. Going near to him, she tells: "You asked me to wait and watch. I did it. Do you know what I realized? I don't regret being here. My fate got me here. I like one thing a lot here. I like it soo much that I don't feel like leaving this place. You know what that is?" 

However, Adhithya refused to listen to her words and leaves, only to note that her father Gurusamy have come, escaping from the captivity of Rajapandi. He takes her with him, before listening to Adhithya's words who tells him: "I can't be a bodyguard to all always. Since I have other missions to do sir. So, handle your daughter with care." 

Adhithya starts to miss Varshini a lot, which Akhil observes. His marriage is to happen within a few days. Meanwhile, Adheera's men kidnap Varshini, her father and Arjun, when they are to Coimbatore Airport and bring them to the Keerathurai region of Madurai, which is now dry and arid due to blood rivals. 

Adheera kills Rajapandi since he is slowly becoming powerless because of aging. He decides to shift Varshini and her father to Brahmapuram, deeming himself weak and with the help of Sandiyar, he finished that task. 

As a henceforth, Adhithya is forced to go for Brahmapuram to rescue Varshini. However, his father and uncle Ramachandran stop him by telling, "No Adhithya. Already you have lost everything in your life. Please don't go to Brahmapuram. They would definitely kill you." 

Even his step-sisters and Nisha begged him, not to go there. However, Akhil supported Adhithya telling: "Brother. Peace is not achieved through any ideology, it does not depend on legislation; it comes only when we as individuals begin to understand our own psychological process. If we avoid the responsibility of acting individually and wait for some new system to establish peace, we shall merely become slaves of that system. So you go, brother. Do what you intend." 

BRAHMAPURAM, TIRUNELVELI: 

Adhithya goes to Brahmapuram, after getting guns and weaponries sanctioned for him. He threw grenades against the henchman, who came forward to attack him and they all falls one by one. The entire place looked like a battlefield, surrounded by the blood of humans. The sky was clear, but the place was dry and lonely. 

With guns in both hands, he brutally murdered all the henchmen inside an underground tunnel of the Thamirabharani river. As Adheera tried to kill Varshini, Adhithya finished him off brutally with his SUV Gun and rescued Varshini from that place. 

However, Sandiyar captured Adhithya, with the help of a local boy, who threw red chilly powder in Adhithya's face. 

"Huh...aah...aahhh..." Adhithya shouted in pain and Sandiyar's henchman approached him telling him, "Hey..." and beats in his head. Sandiyar said, "What Adhithya? Is this over? Have you been defeated in bringing peace to Brahmapuram? But we do not really want peace, we do not want to put an end to exploitation. We will not allow our greed to be interfered with, or the foundations of our present social structure to be altered; we want things to continue as they are with only superficial modifications, and so the powerful, the cunning inevitably rule our lives." 

Adhithya is beaten to a pulp by Sandiyar's henchman, watched by a heartbroken Varshini, who cries aloud. While he falls unconscious. 

Since one of the men goes to take a picture with an unconscious Adhithya by taking his phone, he is beheaded by an arrow(coming from a bow), stricken by someone behind a window from a top building. 

Arjun gears up brave and tells the henchman, "So far, you have seen Ramayana war da. Now, you all gonna see a Kurukshetra war. None of you would go alive." 

Adhithya wakes up and supported by Akhil, he wets himself from nearby water. Since one of the henchmen approached him with a knife, Akhil holds the henchman's hands and brutally hacks him to death. Arjun whistles for their fight and joins with them to finish off the remaining henchman. 

The whole place turned with blood, which ran like a river and after the brutal fights, Adhithya goes for a combat-to-combat fight with Sandiyar and beheads him finally to death telling him, "Power, greed and evilness don't last for so many days Sandiyar. Your life is going to end now." They are buried inside the sands of Brahmapuram. The news of all gangster's death makes Home Minister feel happier and SP Asra asked Adhithya to rejoin the police force of Tirunelveli officially, which he gladly accepts. 

Following this, Adhithya sends Varshini with her father Gurusamy assuring him, "The constantly repeated assertion that we belong to a certain political or religious group, that we are of this nation or of that, flatters our little egos, puffs them out like sails, until we are ready to kill or be killed for our country, race or ideology. It is all so stupid and unnatural. Surely, human beings are more important than national and international boundaries. Now, the war has come to an end. You can now live peacefully with your daughter sir. Take her safely." 

However, she doesn't go with him and cried out aloud, heartbroken. So, she drew a line in Adhithya's place and tells him, "The line is drawn. The circle has been made. Everything inside the circle is mine." She emotionally hugged him, watched by an elated Gurusamy, Arjun and Akhil. 

Hugging her, Adhithya tells himself in his mind, "War is the spectacular and bloody projection of our everyday living. We precipitate war out of our daily lives; and without a transformation in ourselves, there are bound to be national and racial antagonisms, the childish quarrelling over ideologies, the multiplication of soldiers, the saluting of flags, and all the many brutalities that go to create organized murder. I will continue to live as an honest cop and as a loving family man. But, if intimidated again." Implying that, "He would fight back whenever there's a problem for his own family and any other people, he would support them for sure at any place, any time and any situation."

Note: The story is a continuation of Plier's: Chapter 1, dealing with the untold life of Adhithya and the aftermath of his past life, dealing with the forthcoming events of his encounter with old rivalries and the girl's(whom he protects) rivals. This is the last part of Pliers chapters.