Director of IAS Academy Kidnapped and Extorted in Bhopal
IAS Academy Director Kidnapped, Forced To Transfer Rs 1.8 Crore At Gunpoint
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In Bhopal, the director of Shubhra Ranjan IAS Academy was kidnapped and forced to transfer ₹1.89 crore (approximately $228,000 USD) at gunpoint by Priyank Sharma, a franchise operator. The police have arrested Sharma and five accomplices, while efforts are underway to recover the extorted funds.
- 01Shubhra Ranjan was kidnapped in Bhopal under the pretense of a business meeting.
- 02She was held hostage for nearly four hours and forced to transfer ₹1.89 crore.
- 03The crime was allegedly orchestrated by Priyank Sharma, who was known to the victim.
- 04Police have arrested six individuals involved in the crime, including the mastermind.
- 05The extorted funds have been frozen, and efforts to return them to the victim are underway.
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In a shocking incident in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Shubhra Ranjan, the director of Shubhra Ranjan IAS Academy based in Delhi, was kidnapped and forced to transfer ₹1.89 crore (approximately $228,000 USD) while held at gunpoint. The accused, Priyank Sharma, who operates a franchise of the academy, lured Ranjan under the guise of discussing business expansion. After being taken to a rented flat in the Bagsewaniya area, Ranjan and her associates were held captive for nearly four hours. Armed men threatened them with death and coerced Ranjan into authorizing online transfers to accounts linked to
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This incident raises concerns about safety and security for business professionals in Bhopal, highlighting the need for vigilance and protective measures.
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