Death Threat and Extortion Scandal Rocks Dhampur Magistrate's Office

The sub-district magistrate of Dhampur tehsil, located in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district, has come under alarming threat. An extortion demand of Rs 15 lakh has been made against her, accompanied by a frightening death threat, police confirmed on Monday.

Circle Officer Abhai Kumar Pandey detailed that sub-divisional magistrate Ritu Rani reported receiving intimidating messages on July 24. The messages, sent to her official number from various sources, demanded a substantial payment and included a barcode to facilitate the transfer.

The sender ominously referenced the 2016 murder of NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed, warning of a similar fate for Ritu Rani if the payment was not made. Dhampur police confirmed that evidence, including message screenshots, is being analyzed as part of an ongoing investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)