Haryana BJP leader receives extortion calls from CMO landline

Saturday 27th October 2018 08:03 EDT
 

CHANDIGARH: In a major breach of security, a BJP leader in Haryana's Karnal reportedly received extortion calls from a landline number from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on the fourth floor of the Haryana Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh. The police, taking tough cognisance of the matter, has launched a probe into the matter. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar himself is monitoring the investigation. His media adviser Rajiv Jain said, “It's a serious matter. The landline number is of the CM's office. The Chief Minister is monitoring the investigation's progress. It seems the landline number may have been hacked. But if that is the case, it is an even more serious issue that needs to be investigated.” The caller, who posed as Khattar's cousin, and his media advisor, threatened the leader with “dire consequences”.


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