Man arrested for blackmailing and extorting BHEL official in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)[India]September 4 (ANI): A man has been arrested for allegedly blackmailing another man, who works at BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited), and extorting Rs 2.5 lakh from him in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, a police official said on Wednesday. According to police, the accused has been identified as Shashank Verma, a resident of Bagsewaniya police station limits in Bhopal. The victim works as a deputy general manager (DGM) at BHEL, Bhopal.

Govindpura police station in-charge Awadhesh Singh Tomar told ANI, “A victim had submitted a written application at the ACP’s office mentioning that one of his friends had filmed an obscene video of him and was blackmailing him. The accused had also extorted Rs 2.5 lakh from the victim. Acting on the application, a case was registered against four persons under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyay Sahita (BNS).” The police have arrested one accused and he is being questioned. As for those found to be involved in the matter, legal action will be taken against them, he mentioned.

“The victim also mentioned some names of women he had relations with and who also appear in the video. An investigation into the matter is underway and further action will be taken based on the facts of the investigation. The victim also mentioned a Russian woman in his application and the investigation into the same is ongoing,” Tomar said.

“The victim has already handed over Rs 250,000 to the blackmailers and they have demanded Rs 150,000 to Rs 200,000 from her. After that, she sought help from the police. The police registered a case and arrested the accused. The interrogation of the accused is underway and further action will be initiated based on the facts revealed in the investigation,” he added. (ANI)