Family claims blackmail after Shamli trader dies by suicide, cops suspect ‘honey trap’, FIR lodged
Indian Express·3h ago·Tragic
What Happened
A 27-year-old trader in Shamli district died allegedly by suicide after being blackmailed with morphed obscene images, police said. His family found threatening messages and calls demanding money on his phone. Police suspect a honey trap and have registered an FIR against unidentified persons. Approximately Rs 2 lakh was reportedly paid to perpetrators.
Key Entities
Shamli districtBilal (27-year-old trader)Sohail (brother)Kandhla police stationNarendra Pratap Singh (SP)FIRHoney trapRs 2 lakh