Police in Amritsar have finally registered a case against unidentified persons for allegedly demanding extortion from a local trader and gym owner, Chandeep Singh, after a delay of over two months. The victim had earlier complained that despite submitting multiple complaints, no concrete action had been taken by the authorities, leaving his family in constant fear.
Victim Received Threats via WhatsApp from International Numbers
According to Chandeep Singh, a resident of Dashmesh Avenue, he had been receiving threatening WhatsApp calls and voice messages from unknown international numbers for the past two-and-a-half months. The callers allegedly claimed links with a notorious gangster network and initially demanded a large sum of money as extortion. After Singh refused to pay and stopped responding, the threats intensified, with the callers threatening to kill him and his family members.
The businessman further alleged that the callers threatened to blow up his residence, causing the family to live under severe mental stress. He said the continuing threats had affected both his personal life and business activities.
Case Registered Under BNS Sections
A case under Sections 308 and 351 (2) of the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) has been registered, the police said, adding that further investigation is ongoing to identify and arrest the suspects. The police did not specify why the FIR was delayed despite prior complaints.
Singh expressed relief that the police have finally taken action but remains concerned about his family's safety. He urged the authorities to expedite the investigation and ensure protection for his family.
