Gariaband Police on Sunday nabbed two persons pretending to be Maoists trying to blackmail Parliamentary Secretary from the region, Gowardhan Manjhi. The accused were from Pipalkhuta Village falling under Amlipadar Police Station jurisdiction of the district.
Station House In charge Amlipadar, Narendra Tiwari informed that they arrested Tularam Mohanti and Dirjoram of the Pipalkhuta village for blackmailing the Parliamentary Secretary.
The matter was of a couple of months ago when the accused through a letter demanded ransom of Rs 2 lakh. Asserting that he was a Maoist Commander lalit, the accused demanded a sum of Rs 2 lakh. He issued a life threat to Parliamentary Secretary, if the amount is not handed over in a couple of days.
On receipt of information, the Amlipadar Police started enquiry and later on suspicion detained Tularam and Dirjoram. After intense interrogation, the duo admitted that they have written letter to the Parliamentary Secretary and had demanded a ransom.
Police official, further, informed that they have registered a case under section 398, 34 of IPC and the accused after being produced before local court. Both have been sent to jail on judicial remand.