Karnal bizman receives ₹2-cr extortion threat

A Karnal-based businessman received a WhatsApp message demanding Rs 2 crore from a cellphone number registered in Pakistan.

The extortionist not only threatened the businessman but also warned him that his son was on their radar.

Sensing threat, the trader filed a complaint with the Civil Lines police.

According to information, the businessman received the message on August 8 at 11:18 am. In his complaint, he stated he was warned of dire consequences if the money was not paid.

SP Ganga Ram Punia said a case had been registered and they had collected digital evidence.

Haryana Tribune