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Crime
Jalandhar Man Demands ₹3,000 for Returning Passport, Sparks Outrage
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 05:16 PM
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A man in Jalandhar demanded ₹3,000 from a citizen in exchange for returning a passport, leading to public uproar.
A man in Jalandhar reportedly demanded a payment of ₹3,000 from a citizen in return for the return of a passport, sparking a public outcry in the city. The incident unfolded when the individual approached the passport holder, claiming that the passport could only be handed over after the payment was made.
Witnesses said the demand caused confusion and anger among the local residents, who gathered to witness the confrontation. Several bystanders expressed frustration at what they saw as an extortion attempt.
Jalandhar police have opened an investigation into the matter and are looking into the identity of the suspect. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about fraudulent practices involving official documents in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public awareness.
The police have assured the public that they will take appropriate action and that the passport holder will receive the document without any further demands.
Witnesses said the demand caused confusion and anger among the local residents, who gathered to witness the confrontation. Several bystanders expressed frustration at what they saw as an extortion attempt.
Jalandhar police have opened an investigation into the matter and are looking into the identity of the suspect. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about fraudulent practices involving official documents in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public awareness.
The police have assured the public that they will take appropriate action and that the passport holder will receive the document without any further demands.