AAM KI TOKRI (THE MANGO BASKET)
Plot and game sequence (proposed)
ROUND 1 (40 Minutes)
The game begins with the first round, where the Crime Branch comes across a sensational case.
Near a criminal court, a female body is found inside a mango basket. The body had been mutilated by
removal of hands, foot, and even head (identification features).
During the post-mortem, an orthopedic implant serial number is recovered, which leads to the identification
of the victim:
Advocate Naina Verma
31-year-old practicing lawyer.
All 4 suspects will bring 4 unique theories. They are inspired by real crimes, so subconsciously there will be
an emotional override in players based on their thinking. Round 1 is designed to exhaust players in defective
investigation.
Suspect 1: Imran Sheikh
45 years old
Ex-MLA
Lost his seat and sentenced to 10 years due to Advocate Naina’s case against him
Former convict
Motive:
Revenge — He lost his influence and future political career (his own and future generations).
Notes:
Witness testimony states that after the trial, the MLA threatened Advocate Naina for ruining him.
She was paid handsomely for this case by the parties.
She was also over-ambitious.
Suspect 2: Advocate Ramesh Kulkarni
49 years old
Senior Advocate
Name finalized for empanelment as District Judge
Exposed for corruption and malpractice
License suspended by Bar Association
Motive:
Revenge & betrayal by his junior — ruining his hard-earned reputation and rise to power and influence in
judiciary.
Notes:
Mail exchange with a friend where Advocate Naina shared concerns that Ramesh Kulkarni will come
after her as he has nothing to lose now.
She reported him — possibly to gain favours or support in the Bar Association for herself?
Suspect 3: Arjun Mehta
31 years old
Live-in partner
History of domestic violence
Motive:
Money for paying debts, addiction, or narcissistic rage.
Notes:
WhatsApp exchange where he “[dared her to cross a line and see what comes after.]”
Past police interventions due to neighbour complaints (domestic violence, alcohol, betting).
Naina was living with her friend for the past 2 days following a fight.
She was ignoring Arjun’s calls and texts.
Suspect 4: Narendra Singh
34 years old
Migrant auto driver
Seen fleeing from the crime scene last night
Suspicious unexplained transactions
Former convict
Motive:
Crime for money or predator?
Notes:
Often seen near Women’s College (suspected predatory behaviour).
Formerly in heavy debt but now doing well.
Bought 2 autos (previously rented one) within merely 6 months.
Unexplained recovery of ₹7.53 lakh cash from residence.
Possible link to kidnapping, ransom, or extortion.
After 30 minutes, a different VIP case will be introduced based on priority:
Missing Case:
Dy. CM’s daughter
Wildlife photographer
Missing for 15 days
Did not return after 10 days of stay at forest park
Main clue in victim profile: pattern of tattoo
Lost Letter (Found in Basket)
“Jab hum kuch nahi kiya tha, tab tum hame jail me sadya, ab dekho hum kya kya karte hai, aur dum hai to
rok ke bata.”
At the end of the letter:
“Tum sab ka jija aur kalakaar.”
Note:
“Jija” refers to jail being “sasural” (formal convict reference).
“Kalakaar” (artist).
End of Round 1 Requirement
Before the end of 40 minutes, the team must:
File a report to the court (Round Report).
Seek custody of the prime suspect.
Present reasons for such grounds (if any).
ROUND 2 (40 Minutes)
If Report Not Filed:
News clippings questioning integrity of investigating team.
Political Pressure:
Informal letter from Home Secretary stating coalition support will be withdrawn if investigation is
not completed quickly.
Indicating deduction of marks for crossing time limit.
NCB Letter:
Teams receive a letter from NCB stating:
Auto driver was part of an operation.
He was a mole in a criminal nexus that was busted.
The unexplained money was given as an award for his work.
This must remain secret, or he will be killed.
New Body Found:
Found in basket near Central Jail.
Similar pattern with tattoo and letter.
Players must again file their report to court.
Additional Evidence:
PCO call exchange between IO and killer at midnight (written copy provided).
Coded Message Task:
Unique code given to each team.
Teams decode legal riddle using Bare Acts.
On completion, receive tip:
→ Visit morgue and police station records of missing persons.
Two rooms:
A Block
B Block
Each list contains 30 missing persons with details (height, weight, profile).
Morgue list contains post-mortem descriptions.
Players must analyse, link, and identify victims.
Failure to File Report:
Media narrative: Team compromised and shielding accused.
Court sets up action review.
7-minute time freeze (no access to investigation).
ROUND 3 (30 + 10 Minutes)
Forensic Report:
One letter bears fingerprint.
Copy of fingerprint provided to players.
Faculty Code Task:
Coded message gives name of faculty.
Students receive tip.
Analyse pattern of last scene and seek data.
Revelation:
Crime narrows down to a bus route with 7 suspects:
3 poor vendors
1 lady (released from psychiatric ward)
Driver
Bus conductor
Government professor (crimes started from year of his arrival)
Final 15 Minutes:
Document from Bihar Interstate Crime Intelligence Unit (ICIU):
Former Convicts / Absconding Criminals:
1. Subject 1 (Released)
o Convicted for killing girlfriend
o History of possessiveness and jealousy
o Now works in fruit mandi
2. Subject 2
o Arrested for alleged sexual assault of school student (transport service employee)
o Acquitted due to lack of evidence
o Social ostracization
o Parents deceased during trial
o No violent history
3. Subject 3 (Absconding from jail)
o Convicted for massacring entire family of females
o Strong resentment towards women
o Superiority complex
o Subject to psychiatry
Names and details hidden. Teams must:
Compare fingerprint patterns.
Link with bus suspects.
Identify accused.
Final Requirement
File final report with:
Reasoning
Motive of crime
Seek custody of accused
Present final report to court