New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- A 29-year-old Delhi Police constable posted with the cybercrime cell was arrested and suspended for allegedly abducting a shopkeeper from near the Red Fort to extort around Rs.2.5 lakh from his family, officers aware of the matter said on Tuesday. An associate was also held and they are being questioned to ascertain others involved, they said.
An FIR on BNS charges of abduction, causing hurt and extortion were filed and they were lodged in police custody.
Police said constable Moin Ali, his friend Sonu and their associate Akhtar targeted a shopkeeper at Ghadi Market in Lal Quila they were acquainted with to make a quick buck.
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