Gangster demands extortion money from trader in Kairana

A trader allegedly received an extortion demand of Rs 2 lakh from a notorious criminal in Shamli district, police said today.

Ramotar was threatened by Furkan who also demanded Rs 2 lakh as extortion in Kairana town yesterday, Circle Officer Bhushan Verma said.

A case has been registered against Furkan. The victim has been provided security by the district police, Verma said.