Kolsewadi police in Kalyan have registered an extortion case against a social activist, her husband, and their associate for allegedly demanding Rs 1 crore from a developer and threatening to bring a cluster redevelopment project to a halt if their demands were not met.
Details of the Allegations
The complainant, developer Raj Chaturvedi, alleged that shortly after construction work began in Kalyan, activist Asha Rasal, her husband Rutukanchan Rasal, and their associate Nitin Mokal repeatedly threatened to obstruct the project. The accused allegedly planned to launch protests and hunger strikes, as well as file complaints before various government departments and authorities to disrupt the redevelopment work.
Demand and Negotiation
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the accused initially demanded Rs 1 crore from the developer in exchange for withdrawing their opposition to the project. This amount was later negotiated down. The complainant stated that the accused succeeded in collecting nearly Rs 8.6 lakh from the developer, including Rs 7 lakh in cash, between January 2024 and October 2025. Police are currently verifying these claims through bank records and digital transaction data.
Additional Demands
The developer further alleged that the accused demanded an additional Rs 50 lakh and three flats in the redevelopment project. The accused have not yet offered any official response to the charges.
Authorities are investigating the matter and have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward.
