Maharashtra Investigates Extortion-Linked Firing Incidents and Threats Involving Overseas Syndicates
Maharashtra faces a series of extortion-related firing incidents linked to organized syndicates operating from abroad, using VPNs and virtual numbers to threaten victims and hire local criminals, as stated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The government is collaborating with the Centre to apprehend those involved, including figures like gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. In Pune, multiple extortion threats invoking the Bishnoi gang's name have been reported, with police investigating but yet to identify the callers or confirm gang involvement.