While searching for Abhishek, Arohi discovers Pari trying to exploit his unconscious condition. When confronted, Pari fabricates a story that they had visited to verify Kailash’s body and she found Abhishek in the storage area. Arohi exposes her intentions and asserts her legal marital right to remain by Abhishek’s side, forcing Pari to retreat bitterly.
Arohi focuses on stabilizing Abhishek, but Anuradha arrives deeply worried. Influenced by Baba’s warnings that Abhishek’s life is threatened by past ties, she instructs Arohi to stay away. Arohi defies her, declaring that she has resumed her marital relationship with Abhishek and is committed to saving their bond.
Pari, frustrated that her plans are repeatedly ruined, warns her father that she will now proceed with a stronger strategy. She applies a vermilion mark on Abhishek as part of her ritual and prepares for a more potent black-magic attempt.
As Arohi administers Abhishek’s medicines, Pari’s ritual takes effect. Abhishek’s behaviour shifts abruptly—he pushes Arohi, injuring her hand, and then wraps a dupatta around her neck in a trance. Arohi struggles for breath and accidentally wipes off the vermilion mark, breaking the spell mid-attack.
Pari rushes in, feigning panic and pretending to care for Abhishek. Arohi reveals to Anuradha that Abhishek strangled her. Shocked, Abhishek sees the dupatta in his grip, while Pari hides her satisfaction behind a victorious smirk.