Sacked employee threatens to kill his former boss, demands Rs 2 crore

Surat: A man who was sacked for alleged malpractice was arrested on Saturday for allegedly threatening to kill his former employer, a construction contractor, and trying to extort Rs 2 crore from him.
Police arrested Vijay Sutariya, a resident of Mota Varachha, for allegedly threatening to kill his former employer Vijay Virani, of Katargam.
Sutariya was booked by Katargam police under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) including 384 (extortion) and 387 (In order to the committing of extortion put any person in fear of death or of grievous hurt).
Investigation revealed that Virani’s firm undertakes government construction work in different states. Sutariya was employed by Virani. However, on finding that Sutariya was selling construction raw material to other traders without his knowledge, Virani sacked him in 2019.
“Initially, Sutariya demanded money and threatened Virani with complaints to government offices and the vigilance department. But Virani refused to entertain his threats. So, Sutariya threatened him to kill if he did not pay Rs 2 crore,” said B D Gohil, police inspector, Katargam police station.
Sutariya also went to Virani’s office and clicked pictures and recorded videos there. He then shared the videos and photos with the labour contractor working with Virani in Karnataka.