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Here is how goons use selfie to extort ransom in Bihar

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Patna, Feb 29: An extortionist gang in Bihar has started using selfie to scare victims while seeking ransom, media reported.

According to a report, a group of goons in Darbhanga district of Bihar, sent a selfie of their kingpin and other members, brandishing sophisticated weapons so that they could scare their victims while demanding ransom.

Selfie helps goons to extort ransom

A teacher identified as Shyam Kumar Rai, a resident of Navtolia village received pictures of weapons such as carbines, pistols and bombs through WhatsApp, reported the Daily Mail.

He also received a phone call from gangster Naveen Singh demanding a ransom of Rs5 lakh.

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Police took action after a complaint was filed. Police is said to have arrested Naveen along with his driver Sukhdev Rai. The mobile phone used to send the pictures has also been seized.

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