MLA Warns of Rising Extortion by Dhanbad Gangster Hiding in Dubai
Key Points:
- Saryu Roy writes to Home Minister over gangster Prince Khan’s extradition
- Khan allegedly demands crores from doctors and businessmen
- MLA says gangster’s terror has spread to Jamshedpur and Ranchi
JAMSHEDPUR – Jamshedpur West MLA Saryu Roy has written a letter to Jharkhand’s Home and Prison Minister urging the state government to press the Centre to expedite the extradition of Dhanbad gangster Mohammad Haider Ali alias Prince Khan, who is reportedly hiding in Dubai.
In his letter, Roy reminded the minister that the state’s Home Department had earlier requested the Government of India through letter number 5576 dated October 9, 2023, to initiate extradition proceedings. Following that, the Union Home Ministry had directed the CPV Division’s Extradition Section to act on the request through memorandum F. No. 25015/60/2023-LC. However, two years have passed, and no progress has been made in bringing the gangster back to India.
Roy stated that Prince Khan’s criminal network, once confined to Dhanbad, has now expanded to Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bokaro, and other parts of the state. According to him, several businessmen and doctors in his constituency, as well as in Ranchi, have complained of receiving extortion calls from unknown international numbers demanding sums between ₹2 crore and ₹5 crore. Those who refuse to pay, he said, face threats and firing incidents outside their establishments.
The legislator pointed out that reports about Prince Khan’s growing influence and threats are being published prominently in state newspapers, highlighting the spread of fear among professionals and traders. He added that Khan’s gang members continue to intimidate those who resist his extortion demands.
Roy also recalled that he had raised this issue during the 2023 winter session of the Jharkhand Assembly under a special attention motion. The government, he said, had assured the House that steps would be taken to bring Prince Khan back to India and dismantle his network. Despite these assurances, no visible progress has been made, and Khan’s terror has now reached Jamshedpur and Ranchi.
In conclusion, Roy appealed to the Home and Prison Minister to act on the government’s earlier assurance and take necessary steps to maintain law and order in the state. He urged that pressure be mounted on the central government to ensure Prince Khan’s extradition and legal prosecution to protect citizens, particularly traders and medical professionals, from fear and extortion.
