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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
delhi news
Published on Apr 06, 2026 11:43 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 03, 2026 03:01 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 02, 2026 04:05 am IST

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 ₹2 crore within 10 days, threatening of serious consequences if the demand was not met. (Shutterstock)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 30, 2026 06:02 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 23, 2026 08:24 am IST

Ludhiana: Goldsmith, realtor threatened in separate extortion calls

Criminals targets Ludhiana goldsmith and Jagraon realtor. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 06, 2025 07:24 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Nov 07, 2025 08:22 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Nov 06, 2025 07:48 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 10, 2025 05:40 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 04, 2025 03:56 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Aug 28, 2025 03:26 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 18, 2025 09:54 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 22, 2025 05:26 am IST

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 ₹20 lakh from the former TMC minister (HT/Representative photo)
india news
Updated on Feb 22, 2025 05:34 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:02 am IST

Kapurthala man receives ₹1-crore extortion call

A Kapurthala-based commission agent has received an extortion call of ₹1 crore from a foreign number on Tuesday. (Shutterstock/ Representational image)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 14, 2025 10:51 pm IST

Muktsar: 3 trying to extort contractor caught in police encounter

The gangsters had demanded ₹1 crore ransom from a contractor in Muktsar, threatening to kill him. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 07:04 am IST

Punjabi singer Ranjit Bawa gets extortion call

Ranjit Bawa received an extortion call from an unidentified WhatsApp number on November 13. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 08:12 am IST

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)
mumbai news
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 08:16 am IST

Mumbai police arrest Raipur lawyer for threatening Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan.
mumbai news
Published on Nov 12, 2024 10:44 am IST

After Salman, Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat

After Salman, Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat
mumbai news
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 08:08 am IST

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

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chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 08:52 am IST

Pune BJP ex-corporator receives extortion call

Bidkar had received a similar extortion call in March 2023. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on May 07, 2024 05:14 am IST

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 ₹2 lakh . (For Representation)
lucknow news
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 09:30 pm IST

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 ₹2 crore on Tuesday. (Representational image)
chandigarh news
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 09:34 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 08:58 am IST

Ludhiana: Property dealer gets extortion call; FIR filed

Property dealer gets extortion call; FIR filed . (ht)
chandigarh news
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 05:26 am IST

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

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mumbai news
Updated on Sept 18, 2023 12:28 am IST

Businessman receives ransom call from Lawrence Bishnoi gang

HT Image
mumbai news
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 01:03 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 11:06 pm IST
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