The story revolves around Brij Mohan, an elderly man who tries to take advantage of his daughter-in-law, Mansa, after his son Rakesh's death. Mansa seeks help from her college friend Pankaj, and they plan to get married. However, Brij tries to stop them and even hires a contract killer to kill Mansa. But, Mansa outsmarts him and hires the same killer to kill Brij instead. The police eventually catch up with Mansa, and she is punished along with her accomplices. The story highlights the theme of crime and punishment, and how people who think they have the upper hand often end up losing in the end.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Rakesh and Mansa are a married couple.
2. Brij is Rakesh's father.
3. Brij tries to rape Mansa.
4. Mansa tells Rakesh about the incident, and he gets into an accident on his way home.
5. Rakesh dies in the hospital.
6. Mansa is devastated by Rakesh's death.
7. Pankaj, Mansa's college friend, comes to visit her.
8. Brij admits to making a mistake and is repentant.
9. Brij tries to stop Mansa from marrying Pankaj.
10. Mansa and Brij argue over the insurance money that Rakesh left behind.
11. Mansa gives Brij an ultimatum: give her the insurance money, and she won't marry Pankaj.
12. Brij agrees to give Mansa the money.
13. Brij arranges for Mansa to be killed.
14. However, the plan backfires, and Brij is killed instead.
15. Mansa is revealed to be behind Brij's death.
16. Mansa is arrested by the police.
17. Mansa is punished for her crimes, along with Pankaj and his accomplices.