Police in Tanore, Rajshahi, arrested a 23-year-old man named Anisur Rahman Imon for allegedly demanding extortion money while threatening a resident with a toy pistol. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Westpara area of Tanore municipality. A case was filed at Tanore Police Station on Thursday following the arrest.

According to the case statement and police sources, the accused entered the home of Afzal Chowdhury, 48, and pointed a toy pistol at his head, demanding 20,000 taka. When the victim refused, the suspect allegedly issued threats. Locals rushed to the scene after hearing the victim’s cries and detained the suspect before handing him over to police.

Police recovered a toy pistol, a magazine, eight plastic bullets, and an Android mobile phone from the suspect. Tanore Police Station’s officer-in-charge said the accused was detained with local assistance and later sent to jail through court proceedings.