Patna Pediatrician Targeted with Rs 10 Lakh Extortion Demand
An eminent pediatrician from Patna, Dr Abhishek Kumar Singh, has become the target of a serious extortion threat demanding Rs 10 lakh. The threatening communication occurred via telephone on March 30, with the caller identifying himself as a "dabang" or strongman and issuing death threats against Dr Singh if the monetary demand was not met.
Police Complaint Filed and Investigation Underway
Dr Singh, who operates a hospital in Mithapur, promptly filed a formal complaint at the Jakkanpur police station regarding the incident. Authorities have registered a case and launched a comprehensive investigation into the matter. Police officials confirmed on Wednesday that they are analyzing call details and other evidence to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.
Details of the Threatening Phone Call
According to Dr Singh's account, he received the threatening call at approximately 8:52 PM on March 30 from an unknown number. The caller, who claimed to be a strongman, demanded Rs 10 lakh from the doctor. When Dr Singh resisted the demand, the accused responded with verbal abuse and escalated the threats with warnings of dire consequences.
"Even after disconnecting the call, continuous calls kept coming from the same number, but I did not answer the phone again," Dr Singh stated in his police complaint. "The mobile number mentioned in the complaint is the same from which the threats were made."
Doctor Expresses Safety Concerns
The pediatrician has expressed significant concern about his personal safety following the incident and has demanded swift and decisive action from law enforcement authorities. The Jakkanpur police station has responded by registering a formal case and initiating investigative procedures.
Jakkanpur Station House Officer Rituraj Singh provided an update on the investigation, stating, "Call details are being examined, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused."
Background of the Targeted Doctor
Dr Abhishek Kumar Singh is the son of Dr Anita Singh and Dr Umesh Singh. Beyond his medical practice, he serves as the director of two prominent private hospitals in Patna—one located on Boring Road and another in the Mithapur locality. His professional standing and community involvement make this extortion attempt particularly concerning for local authorities and the medical community.
The incident highlights growing concerns about the safety of medical professionals in the region and raises questions about the effectiveness of protective measures for those serving the public. Police officials have assured the community that they are treating this case with utmost seriousness and are deploying all available resources to resolve it promptly.
