 Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 5: Amit Kapoor, the president of the local Parents Association and a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was arrested today at the city bus stand with Rs 5 lakhs in cash. The arrest followed a tip-off received by the police, leading to Kapoor’s apprehension on charges of blackmail and extortion.
Avinash Gupta, a government employee, has come forward with allegations that Kapoor blackmailed him with threats of career-damaging exposure. Speaking to reporters, Gupta detailed the coercive tactics employed by Kapoor.
“Kapoor told me that he had obtained documents that could ruin my career,” Gupta stated. “I insisted that I had done nothing wrong, but he threatened to give an interview to the media that would end my career and reputation, regardless of the truth.”
According to Gupta, Kapoor demanded Rs 10 lakhs in exchange Avinash Gupta detailed the coercive tactics employed by Kapoor.
I insisted that I had done nothing wrong, but he threatened to give an interview to the media that would end my career and reputation, regardless of the truth.
Kapoor demanded Rs 10 lakhs in exchange for not releasing the damaging information.
The Police acted swiftly on Gupta's evidence, organizing a sting operation that culminated in Kapoor's arrest.
The police acted swiftly on Gupta’s evidence, organizing a sting operation that culminated in Kapoor’s arrest.
Police confirmed the arrest and stated that an investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of Kapoor’s alleged activities and any potential accomplices.
A case has been registered under FIR 31/2024. | 