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A Class 10 student in Lucknow was blackmailed by Class 12 students who filmed him and extorted Rs 1.4 lakh in cash and gold jewellery worth Rs 4.5 lakh from him.
The accused threatened to make the clips they captured go viral on social media unless the victim handed over money and valuables. (AI Generated)
A disturbing case of blackmail and extortion has emerged from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, where Class 12 students of a reputed private school in Gomti Nagar allegedly targeted a Class 10 student in a calculated and coercive manner.
Hookah, Alcohol, A Stolen Card: Origins Of The Blackmail
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According to police reports, the accused students first manipulated the younger boy into smoking hookah, secretly filming the act. They later forced him to consume alcohol at gunpoint, recording further footage. In an alarming escalation, the victim was then made to withdraw money using a stolen debit card, which was also captured on video.
The aim behind these videos was blackmail. The accused threatened to make the clips go viral on social media unless the victim handed over money and valuables.
Cash And Gold Extorted Under Threat
Out of fear, the Class 10 student stole Rs 1.4 lakh in cash along with gold jewellery worth approximately Rs 4.5 lakh, from his home locker and gave them to the blackmailers to stop the videos from being released.
Truth Comes Out During Teej Puja
The matter came to light when the victim’s mother, while preparing for Teej Puja, discovered the gold jewellery missing from the family locker. When she questioned her son, he eventually broke down and revealed the entire ordeal.
He admitted he had been blackmailed over a period of time by older students who threatened to expose the videos if he didn’t comply.
FIR Filed Against Accused Students
Following the shocking revelation, the victim’s father lodged a complaint at Gomti Nagar police station. Based on his statement, the police have filed an FIR against five named students and several unidentified individuals under sections 384 (extortion), 506 (criminal intimidation), and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The station in-charge confirmed that the matter is under active investigation, and special teams have been deployed to track down and apprehend the accused.
Silence From School Authorities Raises Concerns
The incident, linked to a well-known private school in Gomti Nagar, has raised serious questions about the school administration’s response and the safety of students on campus.
According to initial reports, the victim had reported the issue to the school, but no action was taken. This has sparked criticism about the lack of effective anti-bullying and safeguarding measures within educational institutions.
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