“Most of extortion activities in Bhubaneswar were found to be related to forcible collection of money by local clubs, associations and youths during sale and purchase of land and before the beginning of construction,” said DCP Umashankar Dash. Besides, extortionists were demanding money on a monthly basis from people running shops on government land.
“We are regularly reviewing the pending extortion cases and priority is given to submit externment proposals and reports under Section 110 CrPC,” said Dash.
An anti-extortion task force under the supervision of Additional Police Commissioner Rekha Lohani is in operation. While Quick Action Team (QAT) and the police officers are assisting the task force, people can lodge their complaints through WhatsApp, SMS and Telegram.