Two men were arrested for allegedly demanding Rs 50 lakh from a ready-made garment shop owner in lieu of sparing life of his son, the police said on Tuesday. On December 3, the 57-year-old businessman received a call demanding
‘protection money’ for the life of his son.
Pravesh Kumar alias Praveen (31) was arrested from Baljeet Nagar and he led the police to his accomplice, Aman (22), who was arrested from Karol Bagh, they said.
During the interrogation, Praveen revealed that he had started a washing plant for ready-made garments and was working with the businessman. After suffering financial losses earlier this year due to his drinking habits, the businessman had to shut down the plant, the police claimed.
Praveen’s friend Aman had lent him Rs 70,000 which he could not return despite repeated requests. Since both of them were under financial constraints they plotted to extort money from Praveen’s former employer, they said. Praveen had used a SIM card issued in his name when he was staying in Karol Bagh eight to 10 years ago.