Two held for trying to extort bizman in north west Delhi

New Delhi: Delhi Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested two men who had threatened a businessman and tried to extort money from him in north west Delhi.

Police said the accused have been identified as Manoj Meena and Himanshu Jha, residents of Githorini and Nangloi, respectively.

"A mobile phone and SIM card used in the crime, along with documents used to obtaining the SIM card have been recovered from their possession," said the police officer.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (North West) Aslam Khan stated that on August 19, an FIR was lodged in the case.

With the help of technical surveillance and specific information provided by sources, cops identified the suspects and eventually the duo was arrested, said the DCP.

During interrogation, the accused disclosed that in order to make quick money, they hatched the plan to make extortion calls to rich persons.