MoS defence Seth says he got ₹50 lakh ransom threat, 2 held after probe
The New Indian Express Kollam|December 08, 2024
MINISTER of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Saturday said he has received an extortion call of ₹50 lakh via text message from Ranchi while attending the winter session Parliament in New Delhi.
MUKESH RANJAN @Ranchi
MoS defence Seth says he got ₹50 lakh ransom threat, 2 held after probe

He said the criminals have asked him to pay the money within three days or be prepared to face the consequences. "I have informed the police. Today I am in my constituency. Police is doing its job, I am doing mine," said Seth.

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