DHUBRI, Sept 8: Dhubri Police have arrested three correspondents for allegedly attempting to extort money from a doctor, while a fourth accused remained absconding, police said.
The arrested accused were identified as Sahil Shaikh, a correspondent of a private satellite news channel, and Dewan Jahangir Alom and Ashraful Alom, who reportedly worked with local news portals. The fourth accused, Soiodur Rahman, a correspondent with Assam Talks, allegedly evaded arrest and remained absconding.
According to police sources, the accused allegedly targeted medical practitioner Dr Chotka Rahman on Sunday and demanded Rs 3 lakh while allegedly threatening him. Fearing for his safety, the doctor paid Rs 65,000 through PhonePe as an advance and another Rs 20,000 in cash at the spot to the owner of an under-construction medical shop/chamber.
The owner subsequently lodged a complaint at Dhubri Sadar Police Station, following which police launched an operation and arrested three of the accused.
Dhubri Sadar Police Station Case No. 354/2026 was registered under Sections 61(2), 329(4), 127(2), 308(5), 309(4), 351(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police launched a search operation to trace Soiodur Rahman. Further investigation was underway.
