Kharar Businessman Faces ₹2 Crore Extortion Threat Linked to Lawrence Gang
Chandigarh: Kharar businessman gets ₹2 crore extortion threat from caller claiming Lawrence gang links
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Lovepreet Singh, a businessman from Kharar, Punjab, received a ₹2 crore extortion threat from a caller claiming to be associated with the Lawrence gang. The caller, identifying as 'Harry Boxer', threatened to harm Singh's family if the money was not paid within 24 hours, leading to a police investigation.
- 01The extortion threat was made through a voice message detailing personal information about Lovepreet Singh's family.
- 02The caller demanded the money within 24 hours, creating a sense of urgency and fear.
- 03Chandigarh Police registered a Zero FIR and transferred the case to the Kharar police station for further action.
- 04This incident follows a similar extortion case involving a realtor in Mullanpur, Punjab, linked to gangster Lucky Patial.
- 05No arrests have been made in either case, highlighting ongoing concerns about gang-related extortion in the region.
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Lovepreet Singh, a businessman residing in Kharar, Punjab, has reported receiving a ₹2 crore extortion threat from an individual claiming to be affiliated with the Lawrence gang. The threat came via a voice message on Thursday, where the caller, identifying himself as 'Harry Boxer', demonstrated knowledge of Singh's personal life, including the names of his wife and daughter, and the locations of his offices in Chandigarh. This alarming information heightened the family's fear, prompting Singh to file a complaint with the Chandigarh Police on Friday. Following a preliminary inquiry, the police registered a Zero FIR and transferred the investigation to the Kharar police station. The case has been filed under Section 308(4) (extortion) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This incident is reminiscent of a previous case from April 3, where a realtor in Mullanpur faced a similar extortion demand linked to gangster Lucky Patial, indicating a troubling trend of gang-related threats in the area. As of now, no arrests have been made in either case, raising concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in tackling organized crime.
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This incident raises serious concerns about the safety of local business owners and the prevalence of gang-related extortion in Kharar and surrounding areas.
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