Gynaecologist gets Extortion Threat during Clinic Set Up

Mumbai: In a shocking case of intimidation and extortion, a woman gynaecologist from Kandivali has filed a complaint with the Borivali police, alleging she was threatened and forced to pay Rs 10,000 by individuals claiming to represent a labour union while setting up her new clinic in Borivali (West). 

The incident took place around 1 PM on Tuesday at her clinic, located in the Green Woods building in Shimpoli, Borivali (West). According to the FIR registered at Borivali police station, the doctor who resides in Kandivali was not present on-site when an unidentified man approached the premises and stopped the ongoing furniture and interior work. He allegedly threatened the labourers, stating that unless a payment of Rs 10,000 was made in the name of the Mathadi Workers’ Union, the work would not be allowed to continue.

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The threats escalated when another man reportedly contacted the doctor directly, reiterating the extortion demand and warning that failure to comply would result in her clinic’s operations being forcibly stopped and the premises vandalised. 

Speaking to the Free Press Journal, the complainant doctor said, “I wasn’t present when the incident occurred and do not know these individuals. The property is self-owned, and this is the first time such a thing has happened ”.

Based on her complaint, Borivali police have registered an FIR against two unidentified persons under Sections 308(4), 333, 352, 351(2), and 3(5) of BNS. Further investigation is underway, reports Free Press Journal.  

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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that a Jamui-based surgeon was allegedly threatened over the phone by an unidentified caller demanding Rs 20 lakh as rangdari (extortion). The doctor has lodged a complaint regarding the threat at the Jamui Sadar police station.