A Crime That Shocked the Nation. A Pursuit That Redefined Justice.

A heinous crime.
A criminal beyond reach.
A trail of tragic deaths and suicides.
A young IPS officer who will stop at nothing to deliver justice.

Mission Saudi is the gripping true story of India’s first-ever extradition of a sexual predator from Saudi Arabia—a landmark case that tested the limits of international law, diplomacy and courage.

Based on True Events

Pooja, a ninth-grade student and the middle child of a loving family, was eagerly awaiting the Onam celebrations. But what should have been a day of joy turned into a lifelong nightmare—one that ultimately claimed her life.

Years later, Merin Joseph, IPS, leads a determined team of Kerala Police officers through a maze of systemic oppression, sexism, and international bureaucracy to bring justice to the wronged child.

Drawing from official case files and court judgements, authors Aloke Lal and Maanas Lal craft a powerful narrative of perseverance and the indomitable spirit of a woman officer who refused to give up.