Eatery owner receives 4cr extortion call
New Delhi: An eatery owner in Rohini received an extortion threat on Monday, with the caller demanding Rs 4 crore in the name of gangster Kaushal Chaudhary's gang. The businessman, who runs a popular Chole Bhature outlet, reportedly received a threatening phone call from an international number.
The caller warned of dire consequences if the amount was not paid promptly, leaving the eatery owner in a state of fear and distress.
According to police, the threatening call came around 4 pm, and the owner immediately took the matter seriously. Terrified by the threats, he contacted the police and filed a formal complaint at around 6 pm the same day. The businessman's prompt action led to Delhi Police launching an investigation into the case.
Police are actively working to trace the origin of the call and identify those responsible for the extortion attempt.
Kaushal Chaudhary, the gang's chief, was extradited from Dubai in 2019 and jailed in Haryana.
Besides this gang, businessmen have also been receiving threats from other groups. Last month, a 49-year-old businessman from Najafgarh received an extortion demand of Rs 2 crore and death threats. The caller, claiming to be UK-based gangster Kapil Sangwan, alias Nandu, threatened to kill the businessman and his family if the demand wasn't met.
In March, a businessman in city received an extortion call for Rs 5 crore purportedly from the Jaipal Bhullar group. Two weeks later, armed assailants opened fire at his house.
In May, two men opened fire at a car showroom in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar, injuring at least four people.
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