Rehman listened to the Commissioner and the Inspector General with a calm composure. There was no trace of fear on his face, though a sharp, cold hostility burned in his eyes.
"Sir, under Section 61 of the CrPC, I have the legal right to act independently," Rehman said in a firm tone. "You are pushing me toward punishment without any fault on my part."
The IG let out a cold sigh, gesturing toward the papers on his desk. "Right. And what about Danish's baseless arrest? The evidence you submitted had zero substance to it. What was the point of that step?"
"Sir, I only detained Danish so we could reach the core link of his network—his boss," Rehman answered instantly. "It's a deliberate strategy, not a mistake."
"Look, Rehman, maintaining law and order is my primary responsibility," the C
