Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Bijnor SDM Receives Death Threat, Faces Rs 15 Lakh Extortion Demand
Someone sent a message to a government official named Ritu Rani, asking for money and threatening to hurt her if she didn't pay.
The person wanted 15 lakh rupees.
They also sent a barcode for her to use to send the money.
The message mentioned the death of another official named Tanzil Ahmed, who was killed in 2016.
Ritu Rani told the police about this, and they are now looking into it to find out who sent the message and why.
SDM Ritu Rani in Bijnor received a death threat and extortion demand.
Threatening messages demanded Rs 15 lakh, along with a barcode for payment.
The sender threatened to murder her, referencing the killing of NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed.
Rani reported the incident to the police, providing screenshots of the messages.
A case has been registered and an investigation is currently underway.
- Who
- Sub-divisional magistrate Ritu Rani, the police, and an unknown sender.
- What
- Sub-divisional magistrate Ritu Rani received a death threat and extortion demand.
- When
- The incident was reported on July 28th. Messages were sent on July 24th.
- Where
- Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The reason behind the extortion demand and threat is under investigation.
- Victim
- SDM Ritu Rani
- Location
- Bijnor, UP
- Threat
- Death threat and extortion
- Demand
- Rs 15 lakh
- Case Status
- Registered, under investigation