Extortionist apprehended in Rangers-police joint operation

Sindh Rangers and Police in a joint operation arrested an accused identified as Arif Ali, involved in extortion, in Badr Commercial, Defence.

According to a spokesperson of Sindh Rangers, during the preliminary investigation, the accused revealed that the he belongs to Khokhar gang involved in extortion. The accused is the ringleader of the said gang. The accused has confessed to being involved in many cases of extortion in different areas of the city. The accused called a businessman in Clifton area ion and demanded Rs2 million and threatened serious consequences in case of non-payment.

According to the spokesman, arrested accused used to call through stolen SIMs and mobile phone for extortion. After making calls he used to switch off mobile phone. The accused has also revealed that he had received Rs1 million extortion money from two persons earlier. Raids are being conducted to arrest other accomplices of the accused. The arrested accused has been handed over to the police for further legal action.

The spokesperson appealed to the public to report about such elements immediately to the nearest Rangers Check Post, Rangers Helpline 1101 or Rangers WhatsApp number 03479001111. The name of the informer will be kept confidential, the spokesman said.
 

Published in The Express Tribune, March 18th, 2024