12-06-2025
Jeweller gets security after extortion threats, attack outside residence
Kanpur: A jeweller in Govind Nagar police jurisdiction was provided security by deploying two constables at his residence after he filed a complaint of receiving extortion calls.
Earlier, he was also attacked by two assailants on Sunday.
Anil Gupta, former president of the Bilhaur Trade Association, and resident of Govindnagar area operates his shop in Bilhaur, visiting his establishment on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. On Sunday night, while returning home after closing his shop, he received a call from an unidentified number but couldn't respond.
Later, around 9:30pm two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on him outside his house, however the trader escaped unhurt.
The assailants fled after the attack. He later received an extortion call for Rs 50 lakh. The criminals called on the following day also after which the trader approached the police.
A complaint as filed on Monday and investigation was initiated. ACP Babupurwa Dilip Kumar Singh confirmed that investigators have apprehended additional suspects from Unnao for questioning.
The Sunday attack was recorded on a nearby CCTV footage.
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