In a startling case of impersonation and extortion, a 24-year-old graduate was arrested by Ferozepur police for allegedly posing as notorious gangster Arzoo Bishnoi and threatening an Abohar-based jeweller. The accused, identified as Jaswinder Singh, a resident of Ghal Khurd village in Ferozepur district, made a chilling extortion call demanding a hefty sum of money.
The Extortion Call That Triggered the Case
The incident came to light when a prominent jeweller from Abohar filed a formal complaint with the police. He reported receiving a threatening phone call from an individual who claimed to be gangster Arzoo Bishnoi. The caller demanded a large amount of money and issued dire threats against the businessman and his family if his demands were not met. The call, made on February 21, immediately prompted a police investigation.
Acting swiftly on the complaint, a dedicated police team led by Sub-Inspector Lakhwinder Singh was formed. The team utilized technical surveillance and intelligence gathering to trace the origin of the threatening call. Their investigation led them to Jaswinder Singh, who was apprehended from his village.
Unmasking the Accused: A Graduate's Criminal Ambition
Upon arrest, the police revealed that the accused was not a hardened criminal but a 24-year-old graduate. Jaswinder Singh allegedly concocted the scheme to extort money by leveraging the fear associated with the name of a real gangster. During interrogation, he confessed to making the call with the sole intention of extracting money from the jeweller through intimidation.
The police have registered a case against Jaswinder Singh under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to extortion and criminal intimidation. He is currently in police custody as the investigation continues to uncover if he was acting alone or as part of a larger network.
Police Vigilance and a Warning to Criminals
Senior police officials have commended the rapid action of the Abohar and Ferozepur police teams in solving the case. They emphasized that such attempts to disrupt public peace and threaten law-abiding citizens will be met with strict legal consequences. This arrest sends a strong message to individuals attempting to use the names of criminals to conduct their own illegal activities.
The case highlights the evolving nature of crime, where even educated individuals are resorting to impersonation and cyber-enabled threats. The police have urged the public to immediately report any such extortion calls and not to give in to the demands of criminals. They assured that the identity of complainants would be protected and swift action would be taken.
