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Akbar, with a bag slung over his shoulder, surrenders himself to the officer in charge. The officer, believing him to be a good man, arranges a marriage between him and his beautiful daughter. However, the officer faces a heartbreaking dilemma when his daughter opens the bag and discovers the severed head of a woman inside. Shocked and devastated, the officer learns that the head belongs to Akbar's wife, whom he deeply loved. Akbar explains that after spending many years abroad and sending money to his wife, he later found out that she was spending the money on another man. Betrayed, he returned home and caught his wife with another man one night. In a fit of rage and heartbreak, Akbar killed her and brought her severed head to surrender to the law, knowing that he would face the death penalty. His only request was that no man's life should be ruined by a woman's betrayal again.
Caught between his love for his daughter and his commitment to the law, the officer makes a difficult decision and escorts Akbar in handcuffs. His daughter, devastated by the consequences of her marriage, begs her father to release Akbar, but the officer remains firm in his moral conviction. As Akbar is taken away, the officer's daughter expresses her sorrow, promising that she will wait for her husband's return, even if it means sacrificing her own life.
This story delves into themes of betrayal, love, duty, and the consequences of broken trust. It also explores the internal conflict and struggle between personal relationships and moral ideals