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Crime
Haryana records 17% rise in extortion cases, CM Saini cites overseas calls
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 02:53 AM
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Chief Minister Manohar Lal Saini said extortion incidents in Haryana jumped 17% this year, attributing the surge to calls originating from abroad.
The Haryana government reported a 17% increase in extortion cases compared with the same period last year, according to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Saini. The rise was highlighted during a press briefing where the CM linked the surge to a higher volume of overseas phone calls used by perpetrators to threaten victims.
State police data, presented to the media, showed that the number of filed complaints on extortion rose sharply, prompting officials to intensify monitoring of cross‑border communications. The department has already begun coordinating with central agencies to trace and block suspicious numbers.
Saini urged citizens to report any extortion attempts promptly and cautioned that the government is strengthening legal action against offenders. He also announced plans to launch a dedicated helpline to assist victims and to increase public awareness about the tactics used in such scams.
The administration's response aims to curb the growing trend and reassure the public that law‑enforcement agencies are actively addressing the threat posed by overseas callers.
State police data, presented to the media, showed that the number of filed complaints on extortion rose sharply, prompting officials to intensify monitoring of cross‑border communications. The department has already begun coordinating with central agencies to trace and block suspicious numbers.
Saini urged citizens to report any extortion attempts promptly and cautioned that the government is strengthening legal action against offenders. He also announced plans to launch a dedicated helpline to assist victims and to increase public awareness about the tactics used in such scams.
The administration's response aims to curb the growing trend and reassure the public that law‑enforcement agencies are actively addressing the threat posed by overseas callers.