Highlights

  • Gujarat Police launched drive against money lenders
  • Over 750 loan sharks booked, four arrested under Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act
  • 939 'Lok Darbars' held across state since January 5

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Gujarat: crackdown against money lenders; over 750 booked, 316 arrested for 'extorting' money from people

According to a press release, police booked over 750 loan sharks after the state govt launched a 'mega-drive' against lenders and held 939 ‘Lok Darbars’ to hear out victims, since January 5

Gujarat: crackdown against money lenders; over 750 booked, 316 arrested for 'extorting' money from people

In a major crackdown on loan sharks, Gujarat Police arrested over 300 moneylenders last week across the state for lending money at exorbitant interest rates, The Indian Express reported.

According to a govt press release, police booked over 750 loan sharks after the state govt launched a 'mega-drive' against lenders and held 939 ‘Lok Darbars’ to hear out victims, since January 5.

Four accused have been booked under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act, and of these, two accused from Vadodara, have been jailed in Rajkot and Bhuj.

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