Trader Alleges Extortion and Death Threats
Chandeep Singh, a trader and gym owner based in Amritsar, has alleged that despite submitting multiple complaints regarding extortion demands and death threats, no concrete action has been taken by the authorities, leaving his family living under constant fear. Singh, who resides on Sultanwind Road and operates a gym and a tiles showroom, stated that he has been receiving threatening WhatsApp calls and voice messages from unknown international numbers for the past two-and-a-half months. The callers reportedly claim links to a notorious gangster network and initially demanded a large sum of money as extortion.
Intensified Threats After Refusal to Pay
According to Singh, after he refused to pay and stopped responding to the suspicious calls, the threats escalated. He alleged that the callers are now openly threatening to kill him and his family members. In a fresh complaint addressed to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, and Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, Singh stated that he had earlier lodged a complaint and received only an acknowledgment stating that the matter had been forwarded for necessary action. However, he claimed that no police official has contacted him and no visible progress has been made in the investigation.
Fear for Family and Business
The businessman further alleged that the callers had threatened to blow up his residence, forcing the family to live under constant fear and severe mental stress. He said the continuing threats have adversely affected both his personal life and business operations. Questioning the delay in action, Singh asked whether the authorities would act only after a tragic incident had occurred. He demanded the immediate registration of an FIR, identification and arrest of the accused, police protection for his family, and strict legal action against those responsible.
Authorities Yet to Respond
As of now, no official response has been received from the Punjab Police or the Chief Minister's office regarding Singh's complaint. The trader has urged the authorities to take immediate cognizance of the matter to prevent any untoward incident. The case highlights the growing concern over extortion rackets operating from international numbers, targeting businessmen in the region.
