NEW DELHI: A Delhi-based defence entrepreneur has alleged that gangster Rohit Godara demanded Rs 5 crore from him and issued a fresh death threat, prompting him to approach Delhi Police for protection.The businessman, who claims to have faced repeated extortion attempts and threats since 2024, has sought an investigation into the latest threat and the alleged involvement of the gangster.Sahil Luthra, founder and managing director of Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions Private Limited, submitted a complaint to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Chanakyapuri police station on November 12.He alleged that he received the latest threat on November 11 at around 8 pm and attributed it to Godara.Luthra has sought immediate police protection and a detailed investigation into the alleged extortion demand and death threat. The complaint also refers to an earlier case registered at Chanakyapuri police station on October 17, 2025.
Luthra alleges repeated threats since 2024
In his complaint, Luthra alleged that he had been facing repeated threats and extortion attempts since 2024. He also claimed that he was being surveilled and that confidential information was being leaked, seeking a probe into these allegations.The businessman has urged Delhi Police to ensure his safety and investigate the alleged involvement of Godara and other persons.Police have received the latest complaint and are verifying its contents before taking further necessary action.
Earlier Rs 10 crore extortion conspiracy allegation
Earlier, in June, Luthra had alleged a conspiracy to extort Rs 10 crore from him, claiming that he had received repeated threats through WhatsApp calls and chats from international gangs.He alleged that threatening calls and chats were received in August-September 2025 and again in June 2026.In August, Delhi’s Patiala House court granted regular bail to Gurpinder Singh, accused in a case linked to the alleged extortion conspiracy.Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Animesh Kumar granted bail to Gurpinder Singh subject to furnishing a bail bond of Rs 50,000 with a surety in the like amount.While granting bail, the court said that although the allegations against the applicant were serious in nature, it could not be ignored that his custodial interrogation was not otherwise required.(With agency inputs)
