Paatal Lok Season 2 ending explained: Who killed Jonathan Thom?

New Delhi: Paatal Lok has returned for its second season and the stakes are higher. The drama is thicker this time and the mystery is even more compelling. The show continues to delve into the underworld of Indian politics, crime, and corruption and builds on the suspense from Season 1, leaving viewers glued to their screens.

Our beloved Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary is back to solve a new case taking him from the bustling streets of Jamnapar to the haunting landscapes of Nagaland. Scroll down to read more as we delve into the plot details and decode the ending of Paatal Lok Season 2!

Paatal Lok Season 2 cast and story

The central mystery of Paatal Lok Season 2 revolves around the brutal murder of Jonathan Thom, a well-known minister from Nagaland. Thom’s death stirs up a web of lies, secrets and corruption, dragging everyone involved deeper into the chaos. As the investigation unfolds, we are introduced to the character of Rose Lizo, who is suspected of being connected to Thom’s death. Hathiram Chaudhary, the gritty cop, becomes obsessed with finding the truth behind this murder. With stellar performances by Jaideep Ahlawat, Gul Panag, Ishwak Singh, Tillotama Shome, and others, the season wraps up with an intense and heart-pounding finale.

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As the investigation progresses, it’s revealed that Rose Lizo, a woman linked to Kapil Reddy’s wife’s hotel, plays a crucial role in the case. Hathiram and his team track her down, only for things to take a dark turn. Rose is abducted, and in a shocking twist, ACP Imran Ansari (Ishwak Singh), a key character in the show, is killed by a sniper while trying to protect her. Though Rose survives the initial attack, she succumbs to her injuries and dies in the hospital shortly after. Her death leaves viewers with more questions than answers, adding to the season’s air of mystery.

Paatal Lok Season 2 ending explained: Who killed Jonathan Thom?

In the most jaw-dropping moment of the finale, it is revealed that Uncle Ken admits to killing Jonathan Thom. His motivation? Thom’s refusal to attend a crucial summit could have secured a massive financial deal for Nagaland. Uncle Ken kills Thom to protect his people and state, further complicating the moral landscape of the show.

As the season nears its end, Hathiram Chaudhary breathes a sigh of relief and informs SHO Virk (Anurag Arora) that he plans to resign from the police force. However, one piece of the puzzle still remains: the whereabouts of Raghu Paswan. Hathiram apprehends Raghu’s ally, Kishore, who reveals that Shahid killed Raghu after he failed to pay Kishore Rs 10,000 for hiring his auto, which Raghu had used to drop off Rose on the night of Jonathan Thom’s murder.

Paatal Lok Season 2 last scene

In the final scene of Paatal Lok Season 2, Hathiram discovers the Rs 2 crore that Rose was supposed to take. Yet, he only walks away with Rs 5 lakh—the amount Rose had promised to give Raghu for helping her escape Delhi. He reaches the station and hands the cash to Raghu’s father. As he exits the train, a sense of closure washes over him, as if the burden of the investigation has finally been lifted.