Berhampur: Two people, including the son of a former corporator, arrested in an extortion case.

Odisha: Berhampur Town Police have arrested two youths, including the son of a former corporator, in connection with a case of extortion and assault. Both accused have been produced before the court.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Shubham Majhi (22), a resident of Rautapeta and son of a former corporator, and his associate Alok Majhi (26), a resident of Butulu village under Purusottampur police station.

Police said that a pistol, a sword, and several injections were recovered from Shubham during the arrest.

The accused had allegedly demanded Rs 70,000 from Ravi Sethi (45), a resident of the Badabazar area. On the night of December 2 and 3, the accused allegedly threatened and assaulted Ravi. He was reportedly taken to several places, including Panabika Sahi, where he was confined, beaten, and his mobile phone was broken. The accused allegedly brandished a pistol and a sword while demanding the money.

Following the incident, Ravi lodged a complaint at the Town Police Station. Police subsequently registered a case and launched an investigation.

During the investigation, police conducted raids at several locations, following which Shubham and Alok were arrested from a gym in Bijipur.

Further investigation into the case is underway.