Doctor Extorted for 1 Crore in Gaya, Wife Threatened; Police Investigate Multi-State Calls

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News18•10-01-2026, 15:28
Doctor Extorted for 1 Crore in Gaya, Wife Threatened; Police Investigate Multi-State Calls
- •Dr. Satyendra Kumar, Head of Neurosurgery at Magadh Medical College, received an extortion demand of 1 crore rupees.
- •The caller, identifying as 'Bhagat Singh' from Patna, threatened to kill the doctor's wife if the money wasn't paid.
- •Threatening calls were made to his clinic on December 27 and to his wife's mobile on December 30.
- •Police investigation revealed the calls originated from West Bengal and Maharashtra, suggesting an organized gang.
- •An FIR has been filed, and police are intensifying technical investigation to identify the culprits and ensure the doctor's safety.
Why It Matters: A senior doctor in Gaya was extorted for 1 crore with death threats, prompting a multi-state police investigation.
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