VK Singh's wife alleges blackmail by 27-year-old man, files police complaint


NEW DELHI, Aug 18 (PTI) : Union minister VK Singh's wife Bharti Singh has filed a police complaint here against a 27-year-old man alleging that he was trying to extort Rs two crore by blackmailing her with "doctored" audio-video clips to defame her husband.

In her complaint lodged at Tughlaq Road police station, Singh alleged that Pradeep Chauhan, a resident of Gurgaon, had even threatened her of "dire consequences" if the money was not paid.

"We are investigating the matter and the accused has been questioned by us. He will be called for second round of questioning soon. He is not yet arrested," said a senior police officer.

The FIR was filed under IPC sections 384 (extortion) and 506 (criminal intimidation) on August 12.

The complainant said that Pradeep was known to her as a friend of her nephew. She alleged that he had been calling her for a few days threatening to make public the "doctored" audio and video clips, contents of which were not known to her.

The accused allegedly called her several times and threatened to "ruin" her husband's reputation. He allegedly called repeatedly on the night of August 6.

A minister's wife getting black mailed. That is interesting. Only a proper investigation would bring out the truth.

Singh also alleged in her complaint that the accused had posted a video on Youtube levelling false allegations against her husband, who is Minister of State for External Affairs in Modi government, and family.

She also expressed "grave threat" to her security alleging that Pradeep was a "dangerous" man who carried guns.

  

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  • mann, bengaluru

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    Very strange statement by Mrs. Singh
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    She alleged that he (Pradeep) had been calling her for a few days threatening to make public the "doctored" audio and video clips,
    CONTENTS OF WHICH WERE NOT KNOWN TO HER"
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    When she does not know the contents of the tape, why and how she is claiming they are "doctored"?
    Has she heard\seen the original audio\video clips before they were doctored!!!?
    How anyone can expect\believe Pradeep to tell her he will make public the "DOCTORED" A\V tapes!!!?

    Obviously she is making up things to divert attention from the truth to safeguard her husband's interests.
    These hi-fi people can twist and turn anything and everything and get away.
    If Pradeep is really blackmailing, he is not doing a right thing too. He can go to police to expose whatever wrong Singh has done for the law to take action (I doubt they really will!!!)

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  • Arthur Ronald Dsouza, Belman /Abu Dhabi

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    Dal may Kuch kala hai. In history of India no Retired Army chief ever threatened by any Indian national.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nashville

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    How does her close friend know she has 2 Crores ...

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  • Roshan, Mangaluru

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    VK Singh proved more of an opportunist politician than a army person. He has found himself a right place in BJP.

    His first issue is related to date of birth. Many cases in India in birth certificate, school certificates etc., there used to be different details.
    VK Singh, used the advantage of the same during his career. His promotions etc., was validated with the same records what he provided. Defense ministry under AK Anthony even had his affidavit, saying he will be abide by the details what he used through out his career.

    Later, once he become the chief he wanted to change, to lengthen his career as chief. Defense ministry said no. Immediately BJP grabbed the opportunity and called UPA corrupt. VK singh went to SC and failed.

    Post retirement, his choice of politics also controversial, having initially partying with AAP, then eating cake with BJP.

    If anyone has to blackmail, there has to be some blackdeeds. Being a person in power, he can not be blackmailed without any substance. Arnab Goswamy will not speak of it because he works on PRO active JOURNALISM.

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  • Amith, udupi

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    this is exactly after the current army chief has alleged in court how V.K Singh used to stall promotions when in army to supreme court ...just to divert attention ..this guy is using his wife

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  • Dev, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    Very strange pre-emptive complaint to get the clinching evidence before it damages her husband's reputation.
    VK Singh using his wife to divert or to stop imminent embarrassment for himself.
    This is just like Kejriwal's office raided to prevent A Jaitley getting exposed in DDCA Scam, by center using CBI.
    By taking this action now, this guy will get lot of offers to buy his evidence by media & it will boomerang on himself, as this guy will now have copies of this evidence made & will hide them in places only he can reach.
    Silencing a Whistle blower is the motive here it seems.

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  • Richard , Pangla / KSA

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    Just wait and watch for further reports, the man comes out to be AAP man, another modus operandi on card to malign AAP !

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    something very interesting..., a pro-active statement/complaint/perception.
    To be seen whether police act on these kind of complaint if filed by a common or aam aadmi.

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  • Antonio DSilva, Kuwait

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    She also expressed "grave threat" to her security alleging that Pradeep was a "dangerous" man who carried guns.

    Interesting piece of information coming right of the horses ..err.. mares mouth.

    More interesting is the fact that until yesterday Rajeshwari hogged the limelight.

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  • Amigo , Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    This is nothing but to ARREST one more AAP MLA.

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  • Roshan, Abu Dhabi

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    There will not smoke without fire 🔥

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  • Vincent Rodrigues., Frazer Town,Bangalore

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    Since this matter is yet to be investigated,nothing can be commented unless we have the real facts of the case

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  • vivek, herebile / abudhabi

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    Nautanki hai..saaara...

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