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Ludhiana: Car dealer receives ₹1-crore extortion threat from ‘Godara gang’
A Ludhiana car dealer reported receiving an extortion threat of ₹1 crore via an audio message from an unknown international number claiming ties to the Rohit Godara gang. The caller demanded the ransom, and an FIR has been registered as police trace the origin.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights increasing extortion threats linked to alleged gang networks and the use of international numbers, prompting police investigations.
Timeline
3 Events
Police complaint filed; FIR registered
May 7, 2026
The complainant reported the threats to Model Town police and an FIR was registered under Sections 308(2) (extortion) and 351(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; investigation underway.
Follow-up calls from alleged gang-linked number
May 2, 2026
Around 4:00 pm on May 2, the caller attempted to contact the businessman three times. The complainant did not respond and later blocked the number.
Extortion threat via audio message to Ludhiana car dealer
May 1, 2026
On the night of May 1, the dealer received an audio message at about 8:15 pm from an unknown international number, after an earlier WhatsApp call at about 8:00 pm. The caller identified as 'Bunty' and claimed links with the Rohit Godara gang, demanding ₹1 crore as ransom.