In the middle of the night, ACP Venu got a call. It was from the Home Minister of the state. Vishwanathan’s instructions were crystal clear. “Bring Rudrachandran to the capital. He will be interrogated in my presence.” Venu doubted that. He was in no position to either accept or deny the order. He needed permission from his superiors but he cannot disobey the Home Minister. “Yes sir. I will arrange the transportation.” Finally, Venu said. Raghuram had instructed him to transport the criminal in the middle of the night after he would call. He told him to wait but ready. He called Raghuram at once. He passed the message to him. Raghuram thought for a moment. “Was it the Chief Minister or the Home Minister?” “It was the Home Minister, sir?” Raghuram wondered. He was so certain that neit

