MoS Defence Gets Rs 50 Lakh Extortion Threat; 2 Detained From Ranchi

Sanjay Seth informed DCP that miscreants were demanding ransom and threatened him that he would face consequences if money was not paid within three days.

New Delhi: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth on Saturday confirmed that Delhi Police is investigating a threatening message he received demanding a ransom of Rs 50 lakh. The MoS reported that the extortion message was sent to his mobile phone on Friday evening.

Subsequently, Seth also informed the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) about the threat the same evening and met with senior police officials of the Delhi Police to discuss the matter at his Delhi residence. Speaking to IANS about the incident, Seth stated, "I informed the Delhi Police yesterday itself. The DCP and other senior officials have been investigating the matter thoroughly and with full force.

"The MoS also reached out to Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta to file a formal complaint. Stressing the need to address the situation as soon as possible, Seth said, "My responsibility was to report the matter, and I have done so. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance, I remain focused on my work, visiting areas and meeting people as usual.

The police are doing their job effectively."When asked about the law-and-order situation in Jharkhand, the MoS for Defence refrained from commenting directly, instead stating, "This question should be directed to the Chief Minister and the DGP. They are responsible for maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of everyone."

According to the reports, the miscreant demanding ransom threatened the Ranchi MP that he would face consequences if the money was not paid within three days. Following initial investigations, it was revealed that the mobile number used to send the message was traced to Kanke, a locality in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Meanwhile, late Saturday evening, the special team of Ranchi Police detained two persons from the Kanke area and the duo is being interrogated, officials said.

They are being interrogated by officials of Ranchi Police, Delhi Police and Jharkhand ATS, they said.

Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta said that the matter was being probed.