On that winter evening, the victim, later officially named Jyoti Singh, and her male friend were returning home after watching a film in South Delhi. They boarded an off-duty private bus at Munirka, believing it to be a legitimate public transport vehicle. Inside, they were not alone. Six men—including the driver and a minor—were on board.

Returning after a three-year hiatus, the second season shifted focus to a series of brutal murders targeting the city’s elderly. This time, the narrative explored the "Kachcha-Baniyan" gangs—criminal groups known for operating in undergarments and using excessive violence.

The show uses a "fly on the wall" cinematic style. The sets look lived-in, the bureaucracy feels frustratingly real, and the dialogue avoids filmy melodrama.