Ayurvedic Practitioner in Ludhiana Receives Extortion Threats from Pakistani Callers
Ludhiana: Medical practitioner claims extortion calls from Pak, FIR filed
Hindustan Times
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Gurjeet Singh, an Ayurvedic practitioner and realtor from Raian village in Koom Kalan, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India, reported receiving extortion and death threats from callers using a Pakistani number. Following his complaint, police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.
- 01Gurjeet Singh received threatening calls from an unidentified number linked to Pakistan.
- 02The first call occurred on May 11, warning him to 'behave properly'.
- 03Repeated calls demanded money and included threats of serious consequences.
- 04Singh sought police protection due to fears for his family's safety.
- 05An FIR has been filed under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
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Gurjeet Singh, an Ayurvedic practitioner and property dealer from Raian village in Koom Kalan area of Ludhiana district, Punjab, India, has reported receiving extortion and death threats from callers allegedly using a Pakistani number. The first threatening call was received on May 11, where the caller warned Singh to 'behave properly' and claimed to have detailed information about him. Following this, Singh received multiple calls demanding money, with threats of serious consequences if he failed to comply. Fearing for the safety of his family, Singh approached the police for protection. In response, the Koom Kalan police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under sections 308 (2) and 351 (2) of the Indian Penal Code against unidentified individuals. Inspector Paramdeep Singh, the Station House Officer (SHO) at Koom Kalan police station, stated that the investigation is ongoing, with technical teams assisting in tracing the origin of the calls, which may involve internet-based calling applications to obscure the callers' actual locations.
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This incident raises concerns about the safety of local business owners and the potential for organized crime extending across borders.
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