Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore

Mangalore, Jan 23: In a dramatic act of extortion two unknown persons entered into the house of Venkatesh Bhat at Kodialbail West here and demanded Rs 50 lac saying they were with the underworld don Ravi Poojary. Their drama dint workout as they soon fell into police net.

The arrested have been identified as Harish Poojary (31) of Polali and Suresh (33) of Gurupur.

AS per their plans, the duo entered into Venkatesh Bhat’s house and threatened his wife Vinaya Bhat that they are aware of the huge property her husband possesses. They then said that they are associates of Ravi Poojary and if she she fails to give them Rs 50 lac they would kidnap their two children.

When Vinaya informed her husband about the matter he was too afraid to do anything. He quickly signed two cheques of Rs 25 lac and handed them over to the duo. Meanwhile Venkatesh Bhat’s friend Arun Kumar arrived home. On realizing what was going on he along with Venkatesh closed the doors of the home so that the culprits don’t escape. They informed the police and soon they came and arrested them.

The Barke police are investigating more on the matter.