Episode 1 opens in present-day Delhi (2019) with a bomb blast at a busy market—a classic inciting incident. However, Pandey immediately subverts linear storytelling. Within the first ten minutes, the narrative jumps back to 2001, introducing Himmat Singh (Kay Kay Menon), a RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) field operative. The episode then oscillates between three timelines:
"The Kaafir" is a perfect pilot. It establishes the stakes, builds a compelling mystery around Ikhlaq Khan, and leaves you wondering: Is Himmat Singh a genius, or is he chasing a ghost? Special OPS Season 1 - Episode 1