Dr. Abhishek Singh, the Director of Jyotipunj and Jan Chikitsa Hospital in Patna, has received a demand for 10 lakh rupees as extortion. The incident occurred on April 1, 2026, when the doctor received a series of threatening calls. Dr. Singh is the son of child specialist Dr. Anita Singh and has a background in politics, having contested elections on a Lok Janshakti Party ticket. The matter has caused concern among the medical fraternity in the city.
How was the extortion demand made?
The victim, Dr. Abhishek Singh, reported that he received the first phone call which he did not attend and cut. Immediately after, a second call was received where the unidentified caller demanded the cash amount of 10 lakh rupees. Following the threat, the doctor immediately moved to notify the authorities about the incident. The specific details of the threat are currently being scrutinized by the local police team.
What action has the police taken so far?
Dr. Singh has filed an official application at the Jakkanpur Police Station regarding the extortion demand. The police have registered the complaint and initiated a detailed investigation into the source of the calls. Officials are working to trace the location and ownership of the phone numbers used to make the threat. Security measures around the hospitals managed by Dr. Singh are being reviewed while the investigation continues.
| Victim Name | Dr. Abhishek Singh |
|---|---|
| Amount Demanded | 10 Lakh Rupees |
| Hospital Name | Jyotipunj and Jan Chikitsa Hospital |
| Police Station | Jakkanpur Police Station |
| Date of Incident | April 1, 2026 |
