Pune: Woman Attempts Self-Immolation Over Harassment by Extortionist Goon

• A 50-year-old stall owner, Anita Sagar Landge, attempted self-immolation in front of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissioner's office.
• She was allegedly harassed by externed goon Sachin Daniel Khalse for a monthly 'installment' of 500 rupees for her paan stall in Landewadi.
• Khalse threatened to burn down her stall and kill her if she didn't pay, escalating the harassment after she asked for payment for goods.
• Despite initial police action by Bhosari MIDC police, Khalse continued harassment after being released on bail.
• Khalse has been arrested on extortion charges, while Anita Landge faces a case for attempted suicide in a public place.

Why It Matters: A woman attempted suicide due to persistent extortion and harassment by an externed goon in Pune.