Bargarh (Odisha) [India], July 14 (ANI): Three persons including a forest official have been arrested by Bhatli police on the charges of extortion here on Sunday.According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Mukesh Kumar Bhamo, Deputy Ranger along with two others were extorting money from others by posing as Maoists."The accused were calling upon people and threatening them. Acting on a tip-off, the police carried out raids earlier today. Cash worth Rs 1.65 lakh, 3 mobile phones and two bikes were seized from their possession by the police," Bhamo added.Further investigation in this regard is underway. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)