Rajesh’s aunt breaks down, crying over Rajesh’s death. Chandini panics, saying she will run away and never return. She accuses Meera of killing Rajesh and leaves abruptly. Rajesh’s aunt blames both Durga and Meera, accusing them of conspiring to kill Rajesh and vowing revenge.
Meera urges Durga to escape, but Durga refuses. Soon, a crowd gathers outside Rajesh’s house. Meera bravely admits to everyone that she killed Rajesh, explaining the events leading to his death. Durga tries to protect Meera by claiming responsibility, saying she acted in self-defense when Rajesh attacked her. However, Meera insists on taking the blame, refusing to let Durga suffer for her actions. Rajesh’s aunt continues to accuse both of plotting Rajesh’s murder.
Rajesh’s friends take his body, claiming they are transporting it to the hospital. In reality, they plan to inform Vikram later.
The police arrive at Rajesh’s house shortly after. Meera confesses to killing Rajesh, but Durga interjects, repeating that she did it in self-defense. The crowd supports Rajesh’s aunt, accusing Meera of killing Rajesh under Durga’s provocation. The police, convinced by the crowd’s account, take Meera into custody. Durga promises Meera she will fight for her release as the police escort her away.
Meanwhile, Rajesh’s friends cremate his body. Vikram calls them to confirm if everything has been handled. They inform him that Rajesh’s body has been burned. Vikram instructs them to ensure Durga doesn’t leave for Delhi or contact his family. They agree to his orders.
Later, a group of married women performs a ritual to declare Durga a widow. Following this, Rajesh’s aunt attempts to throw Durga out of the house with the help of other women. They grab Durga forcefully, but she fights back. Angrily, Durga confronts them, asking if they are blind to the suffering she endured. She reveals the extent of Rajesh’s abuse, saying she could have died if he hadn’t been stopped when he was.
Durga boldly addresses the women, pointing out how they endure disrespect from their own husbands. She declares that she will teach them about education and their rights, urging them to rise above the oppression they face. She ends by saying she has nothing left to add, standing firm in her resolve.
