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Crime
Gwalior Man Takes Poison After Couple Blackmails Him for ₹14 Lakh, Demands More
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 03:15 PM
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A 40‑year‑old man in Gwalior died after ingesting poison, citing pressure from a couple who had extorted ₹14 lakh and were demanding an additional ₹8 lakh.
Police in Gwalior reported that a 40‑year‑old resident consumed a toxic medication and died shortly thereafter. The victim had approached authorities after receiving threats that he would be framed in a false sexual assault case unless he paid money.
Investigations revealed that a married couple had been pressuring the man for money, first extracting roughly ₹14 lakh through intimidation. After receiving the amount, the pair allegedly demanded an additional ₹8 lakh, intensifying the victim's distress.
The couple remains at large, and Gwalior police have launched a manhunt to locate them. Officials said they are reviewing call records and financial transactions to trace the suspects and prevent further exploitation.
The case underscores growing concerns over blackmail and extortion tactics in the region, prompting calls for stronger legal safeguards for vulnerable individuals.
Investigations revealed that a married couple had been pressuring the man for money, first extracting roughly ₹14 lakh through intimidation. After receiving the amount, the pair allegedly demanded an additional ₹8 lakh, intensifying the victim's distress.
The couple remains at large, and Gwalior police have launched a manhunt to locate them. Officials said they are reviewing call records and financial transactions to trace the suspects and prevent further exploitation.
The case underscores growing concerns over blackmail and extortion tactics in the region, prompting calls for stronger legal safeguards for vulnerable individuals.