RAWALPINDI, Mar 01 (APP): Ganjmandi Police have arrested a man accused of collecting extortion money from roadside cart vendors in the area and recovered Rs 3,000 allegedly taken from them.
According to a police spokesman, the suspects who were involved approached vendors and forcibly demanded money in the name of allowing them to set up their carts. Acting swiftly on complaints, the police registered a case and apprehended the accused.
The First Information Report (FIR) states that the arrested individual used to visit pushcart stalls and collect money unlawfully under the pretext of granting permission to operate.
SP Rawal Saad Arshad said the suspect will be challaned in court with solid evidence to ensure legal action.
Police reiterated their commitment to protecting small vendors and taking strict action against those involved in harassment and extortion.