“We want to send a message to those who pester commuters and try to extort money that if they continue with their ways, they would be nailed and ‘extortion’ cases will be lodged against them. It is a grave issue and we will investigate thoroughly whether or not these people indulge in such acts. If they do, they would not be spared and I’d like to let them know that they are now on the radar of the police,” said Pol.

Talking tough: Commissioner of Police Gulabrao Pol