News Topic:Extortion

BJP leader Showkat Gayoor booked over alleged extortion in Pulwama

An FIR has been registered against Showkat Gayoor in Pulwama over allegations of extortion, threats and obstruction linked to a soil extraction project for a Gurudwara.

Police arrest suspect for extortion in Pulwama

Authorities at the Police Station Rajpora in Kashmir's Pulwama district arrested an accused who was involved in illicit extortion activities targeting the public.

Anantnag man arrested for alleged extortion

The Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag have taken legal action against Saqib Bashir Ganai, accused of unlawfully extorting money from individuals.

Court rejects bail of rape and extortion accused journalists in Srinagar

The court has denied bail to two self-proclaimed journalists, Nadeem Ahmad Ganie and Salman Mansoor Shah, who are facing serious charges of rape and extortion.

J-K Police busts extortion racket in Pulwama

Jammu & Kashmir Police busted an extortion racket in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on late Monday night.

Masquerading as journalist, ‘extortionist’ arrested in Baramulla

Police on Saturday got seven days remand of a person, allegedly associated with a news page, in connection with extortion case.

Masquerading as militants, BJP Panch among three held for extortion

The J&K Police on Friday said that it has arrested three Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Panchs who impersonated themselves as militants.

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