Armed Trio Demands ₹5 Crore from Haryana Car Dealership Owner

Three unidentified men fired shots outside a car dealership in Hisar, Haryana, demanding Rs 5 crore from the owner, police reported on Monday. A video of the incident, which occurred in the afternoon, has surfaced on social media showing the trio, two with covered faces, leaving the showroom.

Incident Details and Police Response

The miscreants arrived on a motorcycle and barged into the dealership in Hisar city. They left a note demanding Rs 5 crore from the owner and fired shots in the air outside the showroom before leaving, police said. Inspector Risal Singh of Hisar police mentioned over the phone that the unidentified men were suspected to be part of a criminal gang.

Inspector Singh added that the accused instructed the staff to inform the owner to arrange the money. Investigations are ongoing in this matter. In May 2023, police arrested three individuals for allegedly demanding Rs 10 crore from a popular eatery owner in Hisar.

Previous Incidents and Political Reactions

In that earlier incident, one of the accused had placed a paper on the counter demanding money and threatened dire consequences if payment was not made within two days. The accused fled but were later arrested in Rajasthan. Congress Sirsa MP Kumari Selja criticised the ruling BJP over this recent incident.

"Under the BJP government, criminals are fearless and the public is unsafe. Are these the achche din of the BJP?" Selja posted on X in Hindi. She also stated that once Congress forms a government in Haryana, law and order will improve and strict action will be taken against such criminals.

This recent attack has raised concerns about safety and security in Haryana. The police are working diligently to apprehend those responsible and ensure justice is served. The community remains vigilant as investigations continue.