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    Extortion Call News

    Bomb threat to Delhi coaching institute foiled; extortion caller held

    Bomb threat to Delhi coaching institute foiled; extortion caller held
    Cities
    Published 198 days ago

    Shots fired at realtor’s house in New Chandigarh

    A case was registered under Sections 308 (5), 125, 324 and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 25 of the Arms Act. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 202 days ago

    Zirakpur property dealer receives ₹1-cr extortion call, caller claims link to gangster Doni Bal

    The complaint comes amid a rise in extortion threats in the region. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 203 days ago

    Punjab: Relative among two held for making ₹2-cr extortion call to elderly NRI couple

    Complainant Baljinder Kaur had told police that her husband, Pavittar Singh, had got a call from an unknown international number on March 12. The caller had sought <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 crore within 10 days, threatening of serious consequences if the demand was not met. (Shutterstock)
    Cities
    Published 206 days ago

    Mohali: Gangster Pawan Shaukeen booked for extortion, threatening local SAD leader

    Reportedly, Pawan Shaukeen is an A-category gangster, who is currently in the USA. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    Cities
    Published 272 days ago

    Ludhiana: Goldsmith, realtor threatened in separate extortion calls

    Criminals targets Ludhiana goldsmith and Jagraon realtor. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 320 days ago

    UP: Extortion call to trader exposes criminal activities from inside Lalitpur jail

    A cop said the incident has raised serious concerns about the security and management of jails in Uttar Pradesh. (For Representation)
    Cities
    Published 348 days ago

    Chandigarh: Late-night firing at hotelier’s home in Sector 38

    Cops at the crime spot in Sector 38, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
    Cities
    Published 350 days ago

    Ludhiana bizman receives extortion call, FIR filed

    The police suspect that the voice on the call may not belong to the actual gangster and are actively investigating the matter. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 407 days ago

    Ludhiana: Man gets ₹7-crore extortion call from ‘gangster’, probe on

    Sections 308 (2) (extortion) and 351 (3) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) have been slapped, the police said. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 413 days ago

    Trio from Punjab held for extortion bid on Delhi jeweller

    Through technical investigation and human intelligence, Rohit Bhullar and Arshadeep Singh were identified and arrested last week from their home towns. (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 420 days ago

    UK-based gangster Kapil Sangwan demands ₹5 crore ransom from former gurdwara chief in Rohtak

    A complaint has been lodged in this regard on Wednesday. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 461 days ago

    Ludhiana: 3 history sheeters injured in encounter with police, held

    As per officials, police seized two illegal pistols, a .30-bore and a .315-bore, and seized the accused’s car on Friday, March 21, 2025 (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 579 days ago

    Former TMC minister gets ₹20 lakh extortion call; Man arrested from Malda

    The accused, Sahadat Sk, also a resident of Englishbazar, identified himself as Pradeep, a member of the D Company, while demanding <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20 lakh from the former TMC minister (HT/Representative photo)
    India News
    Updated 607 days ago

    Ludhiana: Bizman gets ₹30L extortion call, probe on

    Victim Ravish Gupta, 37, a resident of Mall Enclave, Ludhiana, reported that he had been receiving continuous calls and messages on WhatsApp from an international number over the past few days. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 620 days ago

    Kapurthala man receives ₹1-crore extortion call

    A Kapurthala-based commission agent has received an extortion call of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 crore from a foreign number on Tuesday. (Shutterstock/ Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 645 days ago

    Muktsar: 3 trying to extort contractor caught in police encounter

    The gangsters had demanded <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 crore ransom from a contractor in Muktsar, threatening to kill him. (HT File)
    Cities
    Updated 647 days ago

    Punjabi singer Ranjit Bawa gets extortion call

    Ranjit Bawa received an extortion call from an unidentified WhatsApp number on November 13. (HT File)
    Cities
    Updated 660 days ago

    Raipur lawyer, whose phone was used to threaten Shah Rukh Khan, arrested

    Raipur, Nov 12 (ANI): Bandra Police arrests a man named Faizan Khan in connection with the case of threatening actor Shah Rukh Khan, in Raipur on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)
    Cities
    Updated 708 days ago

    Mumbai police arrest Raipur lawyer for threatening Shah Rukh Khan

    Shah Rukh Khan.
    Cities
    Published 709 days ago

    After Salman, Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat

    After Salman, Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat
    Cities
    Updated 713 days ago

    Phillaur: Trader gets extortion call from ‘Lawrence Bishnoi gang’

    Representational image
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    Updated 819 days ago

    Pune BJP ex-corporator receives extortion call

    Bidkar had received a similar extortion call in March 2023. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Updated 898 days ago

    Lucknow University prof gets extortion call, death threat; complaint lodged

    Prof Mohammad Ahmed of Lucknow University, claimed that he received a WhatsApp call on his mobile phone on April 7 at 9: 29 pm where a caller identified himself as the general secretary of a political party and demanded ransom of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 lakh . (For Representation)
    Cities
    Updated 926 days ago

    Jalandhar businessman gets ₹2-cr extortion call, 1 arrested

    The Jalandhar commissionerate police arrested one person for making an extortion call to a local businessman seeking <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 crore on Tuesday. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Updated 981 days ago

    HC orders probe into Ferozepur contractor alleging extortion call from Bishnoi

    The Punjab and Haryana high court has ordered a probe into a Ferozepur contractor alleging extortion call from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who has been in jail for years together. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
    Cities
    Updated 1076 days ago

    Ludhiana: Property dealer gets extortion call; FIR filed

    Property dealer gets extortion call; FIR filed . (ht)
    Cities
    Updated 1099 days ago

    Mahadev betting case: Authorities verifying if MOB promoter got extortion call from jailed gangster

    HT Image
    Cities
    Updated 1130 days ago

    Businessman receives ransom call from Lawrence Bishnoi gang

    HT Image
    Cities
    Updated 1187 days ago

    Posing as ASI, man makes extortion call to bakery owner in Ludhiana

    The complainant, who requested anonymity, said that on Saturday, he was present at his bakery along with his son when he received a WhatsApp Call from an unknown number. (iStock)
    Cities
    Updated 1193 days ago
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