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Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Batala trader booked for staging attack on self for security
Police on Monday exposed a staged extortion attack allegedly masterminded by a local showroom owner to fraudulently secure police protection. Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Suhail Mir said that Varinder Singh alias Vicky, owner of Fashion London showroom and resident of New Top City Colony, orchestrated the entire incident with help from overseas associates. On April 29, 2025, Varinder reported receiving extortion calls demanding ₹50 lakh allegedly from gangster Dharma Sandhu. The same evening unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants fired shots at the shutter of his showroom and a Facebook account under the name Dharma Sandhu claimed responsibility for the attack. Later, a thorough investigation revealed the attack was staged, said the SSP. 'Varinder conspired with his UK-based cousin Ranjodh Singh alias Jodha and Canada-based friend Vishaldeep Singh, originally from Bhinder village, to fabricate the threat. Vishaldeep arranged a .32 bore pistol and hired three local youths, offering them ₹ 50,000 to carry out the shooting. Communication records confirmed Vishaldeep was guiding the shooters during the incident,' the SSP said. 'Varinder had deliberately left his showroom open to facilitate the attack. It was also found that the extortion call originated not from gangster Dharma Sandhu but from Ranjodh using his identity. After the staged attack, Varinder sent clothing worth ₹ 26,000 and ₹12,000 in courier fees to Ranjodh,' the SSP added. The SSP further said that Varinder had been previously linked to a similar case involving gangster Mandeep Singh Tofan, which was closed after Tofan's death. An FIR has been registered under Sections 308(2), 351, 125 of the BNS and Arms Act at city police station Batala. 'Attempts to deceive Punjab Police will be dealt with strictly,' the SSP said.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
Batala businessman jailed after faking attack, extortion to get police protection
Batala: In a plot straight out of a Bollywood thriller, a wealthy Batala businessman's audacious plan to secure police protection backfired, landing him in jail. The businessman not only orchestrated a fake attack on himself, but also fabricated a claim by a fake gangster on social media to deceive the police, mimicking the recent attacks on the police posts where gangsters took the Singh alias Vicky, the owner of glitzy 'Fashion London' showroom and a resident of New Top City Colony, Batala, had complained to the police about receiving multiple extortion calls demanding Rs 50 lakh, allegedly from gangster Dharma the evening of April 29, unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants fired shots at the shutter of his showroom. Vicky survived the attack, senior superintendent of police (SSP) Suhail Qasim Mir informed on Monday. Meanwhile, a Facebook user under the name 'Dharma Sandhu' claimed responsibility for the attack, adding an unexpected twist to the further details, the SSP informed that investigations uncovered a conspiracy involving Varinder Singh, the showroom owner, his UK-based relative Ranjodh Singh alias Jodha, and their associate Vishaldeep Singh, a Canada resident originally from Bhinder village. Together, they hatched a plan to stage a fake extortion and attack in order to convince the police to provide Varinder Singh with security execute the staged shooting, Vishaldeep arranged for a shooting module comprising three persons – Rajbir Singh, a resident of Amritsar; and Balwinder Singh alias Rahul Sekhon and Sukhsahijpreet Singh, both residents of Tarn Taran. The shooting module was promised Rs 50,000 for the job, said the .32 bore pistol used in the staged attack was arranged by Vishaldeep, allegedly sourced from an unidentified youth near Golden Gate, Amritsar, the police to the investigations, Varinder Singh intentionally kept his showroom open that night to ensure the plan went smoothly. Communication records further revealed that Vishaldeep was in constant touch with the shooters, even calling to tell them that Varinder was waiting outside the showroom, said the 9:48 pm, shots were fired at the shutter of the showroom — the climax of the staged attack, he said. However, the investigations revealed that the shooters received only Rs 3,500 of the promised Rs 50, informed that the extortion call Varinder Singh reported, supposedly from gangster Dharma Sandhu, was actually made by his UK-based relative, Ranjodh Singh alias Jodha, using Sandhu's name and ID. Following the staged incident, Varinder sent Rs 26,000 worth of clothing to Ranjodh and paid Rs 12,000 in courier charges — a payment for orchestrating the the trio of shooters, police have arrested Vicky, the showroom owner, and Gurpreet Singh and Gurmej Singh, said the 121110465 413 |
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Indian Express
To get police protection, Punjab showroom owner stages shooting
The Batala Police in Punjab have uncovered a fabricated extortion and firing incident orchestrated by a local showroom owner. Suhail Mir, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Monday said Varinder Singh alias Vicky, the owner of the Fashion London showroom and a resident of New Top City Colony, Batala, reported receiving an extortion call demanding Rs 50 lakh on April 29. Varinder Singh allegedly claimed that the threats were issued by gangster Dharma Sandhu. 'Later that evening, shots were fired at the shutter of his showroom by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants. A Facebook ID named 'Dharma Sandhu' also claimed responsibility for the attack,' added SSP Mir. Thereafter, a first information report was registered at City Police Station, Batala, under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. However, after a week-long investigation, officials found the attack had been staged. 'Varinder Singh conspired with his UK-based relative Ranjodh Singh alias Jodha and their associate Vishaldeep Singh, a Canada-based resident originally from Bhinder village,' SSP Mir said. 'Their plan was to simulate a threat scenario that would pressure authorities to grant Varinder Singh police protection,' he added. According to the police, Vishaldeep Singh hired three locals – Rajbir Singh, Balwinder Singh, and Sukhsahijpreet Singh – to fire at the showroom. They said each shooter was promised Rs 50,000 for the task, but only Rs 3,500 was paid after the shooting. The .32 bore pistol used in the incident was allegedly sourced by Vishaldeep Singh from an unidentified person near Golden Gate, Amritsar. Communication records confirmed that Vishaldeep Singh coordinated with the shooters on the day of the incident. 'At around 9.48 pm, they fired shots at the shutter of the showroom while Varinder Singh deliberately kept the premises open,' the police said. It was also revealed that the extortion call, supposedly made by gangster Dharma Sandhu, originated from Ranjodh Singh alias Jodha. After the staged attack, Varinder Singh reportedly sent Rs 26,000 worth of clothing to Ranjodh Singh and paid Rs 12,000 in courier charges. SSP Mir said Varinder Singh had a history of similar activities. 'He was also named in FIR No. 28 dated 03.03.2022 at City PS Batala, where a fake extortion demand of Rs 35 lakh was linked to gangster Mandeep Singh Tofan. That case was closed after Tofan's death,' he added.
CairoScene
20-02-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Egyptian Clothing Exports to Britain Reach USD 101 Million in 2024
A 53% growth over five years highlights rising global demand for Egyptian apparel. Feb 20, 2025 Egyptian clothing exports to Britain have reached USD 101 million in 2024, positioning the country as the seventh-largest importer of Egyptian apparel, according to the Ready-Made Garments Export Council. This marks a 53% increase over the past five years, reflecting rising global demand for Egyptian garments. The council is currently participating in the Fashion London exhibition, a major international fashion industry event. The exhibition gathers top brands and designers, providing an opportunity for Egyptian companies to present their products and align with global fashion trends. Egyptian companies at the exhibition will showcase new designs tailored for global markets and hold bilateral meetings with major importers to further expand exports. According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, total Egyptian clothing exports reached approximately USD 2.526 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, compared to USD 2.174 billion during the same period in 2023.
