TOUT ARRESTED

TOUT ARRESTED

18-JULY-ENG 3

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BHABHUA--------------------------Police have arrested an alleged tout in the Chand police station area of ​​the district who demanded money by invoking the name of the police station, promising to 'manage' a case and prevent an arrest. A case has been registered against the accused under Section 308(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to the police, on July 16, 2026, an individual lodged a complaint with the Superintendent of Police stating that a shopkeeper from Chand Bazaar was demanding ₹10,000, assuring that he could 'manage' a case and prevent an arrest in the name of the Chand police station. Threats were also made to implicate the complainant in a false case if the money was not paid.

Upon receiving the complaint, the police investigated the matter, and the allegations were found to be true. Following the confirmation of the demand for ₹10,000 in the name of the police station, Chand Police Station Case No. 314/26 was registered on July 17, 2026, based on a written application by Ayodhya Singh. Subsequently, taking swift action, the police arrested Dhannjay Singh alias Bhantu—son of Rajendra Singh and a resident of Padhi, under Chand police station, Kaimur district. During interrogation, the accused admitted his involvement in the matter. The police recovered ₹2,200 in cash and a mobile phone from the accused's possession. The police stated that strict action would continue against those who extort money from people by invoking the name of the police or the police station.