Ranchi

Two held in fake extortion case

Vinod Prasad

Police arrested two people who had demanded a levy of Rs2 lakh and Indira Aaawas in the name of Naxal organization PlFI commander from BDO Kisko. Police send them behind the bars. SP Manoj Ratan Chothe said in a press conference, “BDO Surendra Oraon had lodged an FIR that in the name of PlFI Commander two people named Dinesh and Arvind have been demanding Rs two lakhs and Indira Aaawas by mobile number 7061171904 and 7061172089 since 21st April regularly. In case of not giving the money he would be killed.”

The SP started the investigation and traced out the location and call details. Police arrested Miraz Ansari, son of late Salamat Ansari, resident of Palamau Panki, who had called on 4th of May. He accepted his crime. Police also arrested his partner in crime, Rahim Ansari son of Rafiza Miyan from latehar. SP added, “Meraz Ansari purchased a fake SIM card in the name of Basir Ansari with fake identity card. He had been threatening the BDO in the name of PlFI commander. While Rahim Ansari had been telling himself area commander of PlFI.” Chothe said, “Such type of cases related to levies and extortion will not be tolerated in any circumstances. The denizens are requested to inform the police if any threat of such case would be received. The district will be made fearless.”