Property dealer Dhananjay Singh was allegedly attacked on Sunday night on Ayodhya Highway in Tiwariganj. At the same time, his friend Rahul died in an accident when their SUV collided with a trailer as they tried to escape. Dhananjay has alleged that the attackers demanded extortion of five lakhs and threatened to kill him. However, the police have not yet confirmed the firing of bullets.Demand for Extortion MoneyDhananjay Singh, a resident of Vipulkhand, alleged that Vaibhav Singh and Gaurav Singh had demanded five lakhs from him a few days ago and threatened him with consequences if he did not comply. On Sunday, they called again and threatened him with dire consequences for not paying the money.Attack on Dhananjay and Death of RahulDhananjay and Rahul were returning from Barabanki when two vehicles started chasing them near Jayka restaurant in Tiwariganj. Car riders armed with weapons stopped their SUV at some distance, and when they tried to escape, the attackers allegedly opened fire. In an attempt to escape, their SUV collided with a trailer, and Rahul died in the accident.Case Registered Against Six PeopleBased on Tahrir, the police have registered a case against six people, including two named, under various sections, including extortion and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The details of the rest accused are still not available, and the police are in the process of finding the culprit.Police InvestigationInspector Atul Singh of BBD police station stated that no evidence related to the allegations had been found in the preliminary investigation, and firing was not confirmed. The incident is currently being treated as an accident. Call details and CCTV footage are being collected, and the investigation is ongoing.The alleged attack on property dealer Dhananjay Singh and the death of his friend Rahul has caused concern in the area. The police are investigating the incident, and it remains to be seen what their investigation reveals. The demand for extortion money and the alleged threat to Dhananjays life are serious charges, and it is essential to ascertain the truth.
