Disha Patani's father duped of ₹25 lakh; FIR filed
The Hindu
Retired deputy SP defrauded of ₹25 lakh by group promising government position, FIR filed in Bareilly.
Jagdish Singh Patani, retired deputy SP and father of Bollywood actor Disha Patani, was allegedly defrauded of ₹25 lakh by a group of five individuals who promised him a high-ranking position in a government commission, police here said on Friday (November 15, 2024).
An FIR was registered at Bareilly Kotwali police station on Friday evening.
Kotwali police station in-charge D.K. Sharma said, "A case has been registered against Shivendra Pratap Singh, Diwakar Garg, Acharya Jayaprakash from Juna Akhara, Preeti Garg, and one unidentified person for cheating, criminal intimidation, and extortion."
"Efforts are underway to arrest the accused and take strict action," Mr. Sharma added.
Jagdish Patani, a resident of Bareilly's Civil Lines area, alleged that Shivendra Pratap Singh, whom he knew personally, introduced him to Diwakar Garg and Acharya Jayaprakash, according to the complaint.
The accused claimed to have strong political connections and assured Mr. Patani of securing a position as chairman, vice-chairman, or a similar prestigious post in a government commission.
After gaining Mr. Patani's trust, the group allegedly took ₹25 lakh from him - ₹5 lakh in cash and ₹20 lakh through transfers to three different bank accounts. When no progress was made over three months, the accused promised to return the money with interest, the complaint stated.
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