Odisha: Three held for attempting to extort money from policeman - OrissaPOST

Three arrested for extorting money from police officer in Balasore; firearm, weapons seized

Balasore: In a dramatic turn of events, three youths were arrested after they allegedly stopped a police officer and demanded money from him late Thursday night. The incident occurred near Barapada Chhak under Khaira police limits in Odisha's Balasore district. As per reports, Sub-Inspector (SI) Sanjeeb Khuntia of Khaira police station was on late-night patrolling in plain clothes when the three accused intercepted his motorcycle and asked for m…

Odisha: Three held for attempting to extort money from policeman - OrissaPOST

Balasore: Three persons were arrested for allegedly demanding money from a police sub-inspector in Odisha’s Balasore district, officials said Friday. The incident took place Thursday night when the sub-inspector in civil dress and riding a motorcycle, was stopped by the trio near Barapada Chak under Khaira police station limits, they added. “The accused, all aged under 35, thought he was an easy target and tried to extort him,” a police officer …