Three held for extortion using illegal firearm to threaten investors in Hyderabad

Three persons using an illegal firearm to threaten investors and extort money in Hyderabad were arrested during a joint operation by the Commissioner’s Task Force, Golconda Zone and the Masab Tank police on Tuesday (March 17).

The accused have been identified as Mohd Afroz Baig alias Shakeel (46), a real estate businessman; Teljeri Balakishan alias Balraj (30); and Bittu Kumar alias Raju (30). Police said the trio were involved in creating fear among investors and individuals demanding repayment of money.