Mangaluru: According to sources, police have arrested two persons allegedly for extortion and issuing death threats to a businessman.
Kalandar Shareef alias Shafi, a Bantwal resident, and Hasanabba alias Hasan alias Achhu, a Mangaluru resident, were arrested and charged under sections 504, 506, 507, and 387 of the Indian Penal Code.
Police arrested the duo based on valid information and seized Rs. 50,000 in cash, a car, and mobile phones from their possession.
According to sources, the accused attempted to extort Rs 13,00,000 from the victim.