Bahraich (UP), Apr 2 (PTI) A jeweller here in Mihinpurwa town received a Rs 5 lakh extortion letter bearing the names of gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Anmol Bishnoi with a cartridge wrapped inside, police said on Thursday.
The letter was thrown at ‘Jagdish Jewellers’ on Wednesday night.
The handwritten note warned the shop owner, Chandramohan Soni, to pay the amount or face harm to him and his son.
Soni also reported receiving threatening calls from unknown numbers.
Traders expressed anger over the incident and warned of agitation if prompt action is not taken.
The police said they had filed a case against unknown persons.
Circle Officer Pradyumna Singh vowed strict action against the culprit. PTI COR CDN VN VN
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