New Delhi: The Delhi Police is set to launch a departmental inquiry against an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) whose suspected involvement is being investigated in a Rs 2 crore extortion case targeting the managing director of a private firm in Haryana. Police sources revealed that the ASI had previously served as the personal assistant to a Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) but was later transferred to another district.
ASI Missing After Transfer
According to sources, the ASI did not report to his new posting and has been missing since. A departmental inquiry will be initiated, and a show-cause notice will be issued to him. Further action will be taken based on the inquiry findings.
Extortion Threat and Payment
The incident came to light on April 16, when the businessman alleged that he received a WhatsApp call from a person claiming to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The caller demanded Rs 5 crore as “protection money” and threatened to harm the businessman and his family if the demand was not met. Police said the complainant later paid Rs 2 crore to the accused in Rohini. Subsequently, he received another threatening call demanding additional money, leading to the registration of a case at Bahadurgarh police station in Haryana.
Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail
During the inquiry, the ASI's role surfaced, and he filed for anticipatory bail in a Haryana court, which was rejected. The court order stated, “The applicant/accused has played an active role in the commission of the alleged offence.” It further noted that the applicant-accused had a direct nexus with other co-accused persons and hatched a criminal conspiracy with them.
This case highlights the serious nature of extortion rackets involving organized crime syndicates and the alleged complicity of law enforcement personnel. The departmental inquiry will determine the extent of the ASI's involvement and any disciplinary action required.
