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Bomb threat to Delhi coaching institute foiled; extortion caller held

Bomb threat to Delhi coaching institute foiled; extortion caller held

Published 125 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)

Published 129 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)

Published 130 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)

Published 133 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)

Published 199 days ago

Ludhiana: Goldsmith, realtor threatened in separate extortion calls

Criminals targets Ludhiana goldsmith and Jagraon realtor. (HT File)

Published 247 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)

Published 275 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)

Published 277 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)

Published 334 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)

Published 340 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)

Published 347 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)

Published 388 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)

Published 506 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)

Updated 533 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)

Published 547 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)

Published 572 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)

Updated 574 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)

Updated 587 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)

Updated 635 days ago

Mumbai police arrest Raipur lawyer for threatening Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan.

Published 636 days ago

After Salman, Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat

After Salman, Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat

Updated 640 days ago

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

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Updated 746 days ago

Pune BJP ex-corporator receives extortion call

Bidkar had received a similar extortion call in March 2023. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 825 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)

Updated 853 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)

Updated 908 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)

Updated 1003 days ago

Ludhiana: Property dealer gets extortion call; FIR filed

Property dealer gets extortion call; FIR filed . (ht)

Updated 1026 days ago

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

HT Image

Updated 1057 days ago

Businessman receives ransom call from Lawrence Bishnoi gang

HT Image

Updated 1114 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)

Updated 1120 days ago

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