‘Blackmailer Reporter’ of “The Daily Truth News” portal earlier booked under Sec 382 IPC

STATE TIMES NEWS

JAMMU: The self-styled reporter of “The Daily Truth News” portal, Shubham Manswalia alias Shivam, son of Kasturi Lal, resident of House No. 284, Ustad Mohalla, Jammu, and presently residing at House No. 422, Bahu Fort, Jammu, who demanded Rs 20,000 for erasing a fabricated video from his unregistered portal, has been found to be already facing criminal charges under Section 382 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Police sources confirmed that Shubham was booked under FIR 91/2023 registered at Police Station Channi Himmat, Jammu, under Section 382 IPC (Punishment for theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt, or restraint in order to commit the theft).
It’s very strange that Shubham Manswalia who was booked by Channi Himmat police in 2023 and charge-sheeted in court of law for such heinous crime turned a self styled media person to indulge in blackmailing.
This case is still under judicial consideration before the court. In our next edition, Shubham’s involvement will be exposed in detail in the heinous case registered at Channi Himmat Police Station.
Now, the voice recording of his demand for Rs 20,000-where he can be clearly heard negotiating payment in exchange for deleting the video-has been shared publicly for readers and handed over to the police as evidence.
The Daily Truth News has come under police investigation after its reporter was caught blackmailing the management of a reputed hotel in Jammu City.
As per the complaint filed with the police, Shivam (mobile number 9149920248) recorded a fabricated video outside the hotel premises and uploaded it on his portal. He then demanded Rs 20,000 to delete the video from public view. The audio evidence submitted to police clearly captures the blackmailing reporter’s voice demanding money in exchange for suppressing the post.
Police officials confirmed receipt of the complaint and stated that an investigation is underway. “We are examining the recordings and other material evidence. Appropriate legal action will follow,” a police officer said, adding we are also verifying Shubham’s involvement in other criminal cases besides a serious criminal case already registered by Channi Himmat Police Station.