Extortionists held
People caught two extortionists red-handed when they came to realise illegal toll from contractors in Mirpur in the district on Saturday evening. The extortionists were later handed over to police. According to police, a local gang demanded Tk 5 lakh illegal toll from three contractors constructing a building of Paharpur High School. The contractors informed the matter to local seniors. On the day when two extortionists Chanu of Talbaria and Walmet of Khoirpur in Mirpur upazila came to the school to receive the money at about 7:00 pm locals caught them red-handed. After a good beating, they handed them over to Mirpur police.
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