₹5 Crore Ransom or Death: BJP Leader in Nuh Gets Threat Calls from 'Godara Gang'
Tension has gripped political circles in Haryana's Nuh district after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Panchayat Samiti Chairman Zahid Hussain received death threats over phone from an extortionist demanding a ransom of ₹5 crore. The caller claimed allegiance to the notorious Godara gang and explicitly warned the senior political figure of fatal consequences if the extortion money was not delivered immediately. Following back-to-back threatening phone calls that left the family in fear, Hussain lodged a formal complaint with senior district police officials, prompting the local law enforcement apparatus to launch an urgent cyber and forensic investigation to track the caller's whereabouts.
Chilling Calls from 'Godara Gang': ₹5 Crore Extortion Demand Shakes Nuh
The intimidation incident unfolded rapidly through aggressive mobile calls:
Allegiance to the Godara Syndicate: According to BJP leader Zahid Hussain, the caller identified himself as a key operative belonging to the notorious Godara gang and demanded an immediate payment of ₹5 crore as protection money.
Ultimatum and Death Threats: The caller abruptly disconnected after the initial extortion demand, only to dial back moments later to aggressively demand a clear "yes or no" answer, warning Hussain that failure to arrange the funds without delay would result in his targeted murder.
Distress Report to Police: Sensing grave danger to his personal safety and family members, Hussain approached the Superintendent of Police (SP), Nuh, providing detailed records of the incoming calls and lodging an official criminal complaint.
Cyber Cell in Action: Extortion Number Traced to Uttar Pradesh
The district police moved swiftly to track down the digital footprint of the caller:
Call Detail Records Scrutinized: Upon receiving the formal complaint, Nuh police initiated technical surveillance by extracting the Call Detail Records (CDR) and subscriber identity details linked to the unregistered mobile numbers.
Location Pinpointed to UP: Preliminary cyber investigation revealed that the phone number utilized to make the threatening calls is registered to an individual located in neighboring Uttar Pradesh.
Active Tracking Underway: Special operational teams and cyber cell experts are tracking tower locations, handset IMEI numbers, and digital movement to pinpoint the suspect's hideout.
Police Assure Swift Arrest: Security Stepped Up for BJP Leader
District police leadership has expressed confidence in neutralizing the extortion threat:
Swift Arrest Claims: Investigating officers stated that actionable electronic leads have been established, and coordinated raids are being planned in coordination with neighboring state police forces to arrest the culprits at the earliest.
Heightened Vigilance: In light of repeated extortion attempts targeting regional politicians and prominent businessmen, local law enforcement has stepped up security measures and vigilance around Hussain to preempt any security breach.
Firm Message to Criminal Networks: Authorities reaffirmed zero tolerance against organized extortion gangs, assuring that stringent legal action under extortion and criminal intimidation statutes will be taken against anyone attempting to disturb peace in the Mewat region.

