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Crime
Fake cop extorts laborer in Jalandhar, flees with Rs 3,200
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 04:37 PM
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A man posing as a police officer in Jalandhar threatened a laborer with drug trafficking charges and extorted Rs 3,200 before fleeing the scene.
A fraud incident occurred in Jalandhar where an individual impersonated a police officer to extort money from a local laborer. The suspect approached the victim, falsely accusing him of being involved in drug trafficking to create fear and pressure.
Under the guise of law enforcement, the fake officer demanded a bribe to avoid legal action. The laborer, intimidated by the false authority, handed over Rs 3,200 to the suspect.
After collecting the cash, the impostor immediately fled the location, leaving the victim with no recourse. The incident highlights the vulnerability of workers to such opportunistic crimes in the city.
Local authorities are aware of the incident, and the victim has reported the extortion to the police for further investigation and action against the offender.
Under the guise of law enforcement, the fake officer demanded a bribe to avoid legal action. The laborer, intimidated by the false authority, handed over Rs 3,200 to the suspect.
After collecting the cash, the impostor immediately fled the location, leaving the victim with no recourse. The incident highlights the vulnerability of workers to such opportunistic crimes in the city.
Local authorities are aware of the incident, and the victim has reported the extortion to the police for further investigation and action against the offender.