Two arrested for blackmailing woman

PESHAWAR: Two locals were arrested for allegedly blackmailing a woman through social media the other day.

A first-year female student (N) told the Phandu police that one Hashir made contact with her through social media and later they chatted for a few days, during which he demanded a few photos of her that she sent. She added that later

the two boys started blackmailing her and even forced her to steal Rs200,000 from her house to hand it over to them.

She said that the boys continued blackmailing her and even posted her photos on social media. She said that they also threatened to kidnap and kill her. Police have arrested the two accused and lodged a case against them.