Rajasthan Woman Arrested for Extortion and False Threats Against Railway Official

A 35-year-old woman has been detained in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district on charges of extortion and intimidation of a railway official. The police reported that the accused, Rani Soni, extorted over Rs 2 lakh from TTE Harigopal Meena by threatening him with false allegations.

Soni first crossed paths with Meena last March when she attempted to travel in an AC coach with a sleeper class ticket. Upon being asked to relocate, she allegedly created a scene and extorted Rs 5,000 from Meena. Over the past year, she escalated her threats, alleging harassment and seeking more money.

Investigations revealed Soni's troubled background, including struggles with alcoholism and previous marriages. Based on Meena's complaint, she was charged under the Indian Penal Code and has been placed in judicial custody pending further proceedings.

(With inputs from agencies.)