Hyva Truck Set Ablaze in Latehar: Extortion Suspected

In Latehar, Jharkhand, a Hyva truck was set on fire by criminals near the Phulbasiya railway coal siding within the Bariyatu police station limits. The incident occurred late Saturday night and included both arson and gunfire. The perpetrators left a pamphlet at the scene, claiming responsibility under the name of Rahul Dubey. The note contained threats directed at individuals involved in the coal business, demanding extortion payments. After setting the truck alight and firing shots, the criminals fled the location. A police team, under the command of Bariyatu police station in-charge Devendra Kumar, arrived at the scene immediately to investigate and search for the suspects. Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. The incident is considered to be part of a series of extortion attempts targeting coal traders in the Latehar district. The note explicitly warned of consequences for not paying extortion, suggesting the crime was committed for financial gain. The police have stated that they are working towards the arrest of the culprits.