Punjab Doctor gets extortion call from notorious gangster demanding Rs 2 crore, FIR registered
Police Probe Threats Against Woman Doctor
Tara Taran: A doctor who owns a private facility in Bhikhiwind has allegedly received an extortion call from a notorious gangster, threatening the medical practitioner to pay Rs 2 crore or else risk harm to himself and his family if he fails to comply with the demand.
As per a recent media report in HT, the doctor runs a private hospital at Patti-Bhikhiwind Road in Tarn Taran. A complaint was filed by the doctor a few days ago in which the doctor claimed that the extortionist identified himself as notorious gangster and drug peddler Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Jatt.
In his complaint, the doctor stated that he received an extortion call from a gangster who demanded Rs 2 crore from him and if he failed to pay the amount the caller threatened to harm him and his family members. The doctor also claimed that he received several threatening calls from the accused between October 30 and November 3.
Also read- FIR Filed Against Doctor, St John's Hospital After Burn Victim's Kin Allege Money Extortion
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.