Beware: Extortion/Blackmail scam targeting solo drivers near Adalaj Chokdi, Ahmedabad (Modus Operandi)
Posting this as a serious warning for anyone driving around the SG Highway / Gandhinagar / Adalaj stretch at night.
Around 10:30 PM yesterday, a close friend of mine stopped his car near a pan parlour close to Adalaj Chokdi. The moment he stopped, an unknown woman abruptly opened the door and sat inside his car.
Before he could react or ask her to step out, she began outright extortion: she demanded ₹2,000 in cash/UPI and threatened that if he refused, she would scream, create a scene, and claim to the public/bystanders that he was trying to harass or assault her.
Panicked by the threat of mob outrage and false allegations, my friend ended up handing over the ₹2,000. To make matters worse, she forced him to drive and drop her off at a distant station nearly 50 km away before getting out.
Key takeaways & safety precautions for everyone:
- Central lock your doors immediately: Never leave your car doors unlocked, especially when pulling over at pan parlours, highway tea stalls, or isolated spots after dark.
- Dashcam is a necessity: Install a dual-channel dashcam (front + cabin recording) with audio enabled. Hard evidence is your only real defense against immediate blackmail or fake accusations.
- If this happens to you: • Do not panic and do not drive them anywhere. • Keep the cabin lights on, step out of the car with your keys and phone immediately, and call 112 (Emergency Police helpline) right in front of witnesses. • Head into a well-lit shop/pan parlour with CCTV coverage to avoid being trapped inside an enclosed vehicle.
Please share this with friends and family who commute along the Adalaj / Gandhinagar corridor late at night. Stay safe.