Gang Nabbed in Rs 25 Lakh Extortion Plot Against Businessman

Three gang members, including mastermind Anuj Goyal, were arrested for attempting to extort Rs 25 lakh from a businessman by threatening to frame him in false criminal cases. The Rishikesh police tracked the suspects using technical surveillance and seized cash and digital evidence related to the crime.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Dehradun | Updated: 14-05-2026 14:35 IST | Created: 14-05-2026 14:35 IST

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In a swift crackdown on organized crime, police apprehended three gang members who were allegedly trying to extort Rs 25 lakh from a businessman in Rishikesh.

The suspects, led by mastermind Anuj Goyal, threatened the businessman with false criminal charges if he refused to comply with their demands.

Police employed technical surveillance to trace the gang members and recovered significant evidence, including cash and digital communications. The perpetrators have been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

(With inputs from agencies.)