Gurugram police have arrested an individual for allegedly extorting money and constructing illegal structures on government land in the IMT Manesar area, sending a strong message against criminal activity.
Taking action against hooliganism in the IMT Manesar area, the Gurugram police arrested one person for allegedly extorting money after constructing illegal structures on government land.
The accused was identified as Balbir alias Chhalla, a resident of Kasan village in Gurugram, police said.
Chhalla had been allegedly extorting money in the form of rent and protection money for quite some time after constructing kiosks, shops, and huts on the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation land, they said, adding that he issued threats, exerted illegal influence and created an atmosphere of fear.
An FIR was registered against him at the IMT Manesar police station, they said.
Chhalla's criminal record also revealed that a total of seven cases had been already registered against him for theft and under the Excise Act, according to police.
An official statement said the Gurugram police have issued a clear warning that any individual or gang attempting to threaten, intimidate or extort money from citizens, especially small businesses and shopkeepers, will face strict and swift legal action.
"Such anti-social elements will not be spared at any cost," it added.