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Crime
Patiala Doctor Gets Ransom Call
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 07:18 PM
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A retired doctor in Patiala, Punjab, has received a ransom call demanding 50 lakhs. The doctor has filed a complaint with the police.
A shocking incident of extortion has come to light in Patiala, Punjab, where a retired doctor received a threatening call demanding a hefty sum of 50 lakhs. The doctor, who wishes to remain anonymous, received the call on his phone, leaving him shaken. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of citizens in the city. The police have taken cognizance of the matter and have initiated an investigation.