Ludhiana, April 30 -- A mobile accessories trader from Ghumar Mandi has alleged that unidentified persons demanded Rs.1 lakh per month from him and later targeted his family through a fake social media account after he did not comply.

Police have registered an FIR in connection with the case and launch an investigation.

The complainant, Sunil Dhir, told police that he had been receiving threatening calls and messages over the past few days.

The callers allegedly warned that he and his family would be shot if the extortion demand was not met.

According to the complaint, the matter first came to light when Dhir's sister, a widow who runs a cosmetic business, received a call from an unknown number.

The caller allegedly asked her to conv...