Ludhiana: Khanna police debunk ₹ 50-lakh ransom claim

Khanna police arrested Dolinder Soni of Hathras, UP, following a complaint by professor Sumer Seeda.

Police found no evidence of a ₹ 50-lakh ransom demand; Soni allegedly sought ₹ 5,000 for his father's medical treatment.

The alleged firing on the highway near Ludhiana on July 7 did not appear to involve a genuine firearm, possibly a toy pistol.

Police traced Facebook Messenger messages to Soni, revealing the request for financial assistance, not extortion.