The accused has been identified as Rajesh Shukla, a 53-year-old man from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. According to police, he threatened a trader and demanded ₹1.2 lakh. The victim also claimed that the man had already collected ₹47,000 earlier through online transfers.

Police reached the location and arrested the suspect. During a search, officers recovered several fake identity cards, including cards linked to NIA, CIA, and a political party. They also found suspicious documents, an “NIA” printed T-shirt, and a khaki police cap.

Authorities have started a detailed investigation to check whether the accused cheated other people using the same method.

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The blaze erupted near the CT-1B cooling tower area. Flames spread quickly due to cables and other flammable materials kept nearby. Thick smoke rose high, which alarmed workers inside the facility.

Plant staff acted fast and raised the alarm. Employees were moved to safe locations within minutes. No injuries or deaths were reported, which brought relief to officials and families.

Firefighters, along with CISF personnel, reached the spot quickly. Five fire engines were used to control the flames. The fire was brought under control after nearly one hour of effort.

Initial reports suggest that the incident may have caused damage worth several crores of rupees. Engineers are checking the affected structures to assess the exact loss.

Officials believe sparks from welding work may have triggered the fire. A detailed inquiry has been ordered to confirm the cause.

Operations at the plant are being reviewed, and safety checks have been tightened to avoid such incidents in the future.

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