Ludhiana Resident Arrested for ₹5-Lakh Extortion Attempt
Ludhiana: Man held for ₹5-lakh extortion bid
Hindustan Times
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A man named Mani Kumar from Sunet village in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, was arrested for allegedly demanding ₹5 lakh from a family while threatening their nine-year-old son. The incident escalated with a break-in and theft at the family's home, leading to police action.
- 01Mani Kumar arrested for extortion and threats against a child.
- 02The victim's husband, Iqbal Singh, is currently working in Saudi Arabia.
- 03The accused and his accomplices broke into the victim's home and stole cash and valuables.
- 04Police are pursuing the arrest of Kumar's unidentified associates.
- 05The accused has a prior criminal background.
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In Ludhiana, Punjab, police arrested Mani Kumar, a resident of Sunet village, for allegedly attempting to extort ₹5 lakh (approximately $6,000 USD) from a local family. The situation escalated when Kumar threatened to harm the family's nine-year-old son if the money was not paid. The victim, Zeenat Begum, reported that her husband, Iqbal Singh, who works in Saudi Arabia, received a threatening call on April 18 demanding the money. On April 20, while Zeenat and her son were away visiting relatives, Kumar and his accomplices reportedly broke into their home, stealing ₹20,000 (around $240 USD) in cash, a mobile phone, two LPG cylinders, and important documents. They then locked the house again and sent photos to Singh, reiterating their threats. Investigating officer ASI Jaswinder Singh confirmed Kumar's criminal history and stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend his associates.
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This incident raises concerns about safety and security in local neighborhoods, particularly for families with children.
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