State vs Ravi Pujari — Extortion and drug smuggling case

19 Jul 2021Arrest

Gujarat Police secure custody of Ravi Pujari

Gujarat Police obtained the custody of gangster Ravi Pujari in connection with criminal cases registered in the state, confirming that approximately 20 cases, including charges of extortion and attempt to murder, are currently pending against him in Gujarat.

NDTV

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The police gained legal control over the accused gangster to process pending criminal matters.
Who:: The Gujarat Police are the law enforcement agency, and Ravi Pujari is the accused.
When:: Reported on 19 Jul 2021.
Where:: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Why:: The police secured him to address around twenty pending cases involving allegations of extortion and attempted murder.
What it means:: The police will now proceed with legal actions regarding these specific charges within the state.

25 Sep 2019Filing

Gujarat Police seek deportation of Ravi Pujari from Senegal

The Gujarat Police have formally approached authorities in the Republic of Senegal to secure the deportation and custody of gangster Ravi Pujari, who is wanted in connection with at least 20 criminal cases in the state, including extortion and attempt to murder.

The Times of India

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Gujarat Police have formally asked the government of Senegal to send an accused man back to India.
Who:: The Gujarat Police are the agency seeking custody of Ravi Pujari, who is the accused in this case.
When:: Reported on 25 Sep 2019.
Where:: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Why:: The police want him back because he is accused of many crimes including extortion, where someone forces others to pay money, and attempt to murder.
What it means:: This development is a step by the police to gain physical control over the accused for his criminal cases.

20 Apr 2016News

Ahmedabad: Don’s extortion call trails led to drug haul: DCB

The Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) while probing the extortion calls alleged to have been made by underworld don Ravi Pujari to at least three...

The Indian Express

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police investigating extortion phone calls discovered a stash of illegal drugs.
Who:: The Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch is the police agency investigating the case involving the accused Ravi Pujari.
When:: Reported on 20 Apr 2016.
Where:: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Why:: Investigations into alleged extortion calls made by the accused led officials to find the hidden drugs.
What it means:: The police expanded their inquiry from looking into extortion calls to also include the discovery of drugs.

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State vs Ravi Pujari — Extortion and drug smuggling case

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