The last rays of sunlight faded behind the domes and minarets of Lucknow, painting the sky in shades of crimson and gold. Beneath the elegance of its Nawabi heritage, beyond the aroma of kebabs drifting through Hazratganj and the crowded lanes of Chowk, another city existed—one built on greed, fear, and secrets. For years, investigative journalist Meher Zaidi had exposed scams, corruption, and organized crime across Uttar Pradesh. A former national-level martial arts champion, she possessed a rare combination of intelligence, discipline, and fearlessness. Yet nothing in her career had…
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