Siliguri, 05 May (Retd.). In a joint effort, NJP Police, GRP and RPF successfully arrested five members of a gang involved in extortion from passengers at stations and trains. The arrested persons have been identified as Mohammad Rahbar, Wahid, Mohammad Shohrab Alam, Mohammad Javed and Mohammad Syed Alam, all residents of Araria, Bihar.

According to reports, this action was taken during a special security check conducted at NJP railway station on Saturday. The team found 9 mobile phones from the five suspects, leading to thorough interrogation. Further investigation by the GRP revealed their involvement in passenger extortion activities which led to the arrest.

On Sunday, the five accused were presented in Jalpaiguri court. Here, NJP Police and GRP are engaged in investigation of the case.