2 held for extortion

Two persons  have been arrested for allegedly being involved in an extortion case. 

One Ashok Kumar of Uttam Nagar lodged a complaint on June 23, alleging that  jewellery and some important documents were stolen from the house while they had gone to work. 

The next day, the couple allegedly received a ransom call of Rs 2 lakh. Police said the caller informed the complainant that he had the documents and asked  him to arrange for Rs 2 lakh.