NAKODAR
The Nakodar city police have booked an unidentified gangster on the charge of extortion.
The victim complained to the police that he received a WhatsApp call on his mobile number demanding huge amount of money as ransom and threatening him with dire consequences.
Investigating Officer Rajindar Pal Singh said a case under section 308(5) (extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt )351(3) (criminal intimidation of the BNS has been registered against an unidentified accused.
Increasing activities of gangsters have created a sense of insecurity among residents and put a question mark on police functioning.
Yesterday the Bilga police had booked an unidentified gangster demanding Rs 50 lakhs ransom