A jeweller in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, is facing an extortion threat with a demand for Rs 5 lakh, allegedly linked to gangsters Lawrence and Anmol Bishnoi, sparking a police investigation and raising concerns among local businesses.
Key Points
- A jeweller in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, received an extortion letter demanding Rs 5 lakh.
- The extortion letter bore the names of notorious gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Anmol Bishnoi.
- The jeweller also reported receiving threatening phone calls from unidentified numbers.
- Local traders have expressed outrage and are demanding swift police action.
- Police have registered a case and are investigating the extortion attempt.
A jeweller here in Mihinpurwa town received a Rs 5 lakh extortion letter bearing the names of gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Anmol Bishnoi with a cartridge wrapped inside, police said on Thursday.
The letter was thrown at 'Jagdish Jewellers' on Wednesday night.
The handwritten note warned the shop owner, Chandramohan Soni, to pay the amount or face harm to him and his son.
Soni also reported receiving threatening calls from unknown numbers.
Traders expressed anger over the incident and warned of agitation if prompt action is not taken.
The police said they had filed a case against unknown persons.
Circle Officer Pradyumna Singh vowed strict action against the culprit.
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