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Sandhya Nair, Assistant Editor at The Times of India, Mumbai. Writes on School Education, covers developments in Mira-Bhayander, Palghar district.Read Less
This story is from April 07, 2018
Mumbai: BJP worker arrested for extortion
MUMBAI: A
Rajput who has alleged that his brother has staked claim to a land that belongs to him was threatened of dire consequences if he did not pay the money.
Joshi is believed to have learnt about the property and contacted the brothers to extort money.
Police said that Joshi, who claims to be a BJP office bearer, does not have any previous cases.
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BJP worker
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has been arrested for allegedly demanding Rs 10 lakh extortion from two brothers entangled in a property dispute.Rajput who has alleged that his brother has staked claim to a land that belongs to him was threatened of dire consequences if he did not pay the money.
Joshi is believed to have learnt about the property and contacted the brothers to extort money.
Police said that Joshi, who claims to be a BJP office bearer, does not have any previous cases.
Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays, public holidays, and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
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