Odisha police have apprehended two active Indian Navy personnel and one former employee in Khurda for allegedly extorting money from Agniveer aspirants. The accused, including Vinay Kumar Ray, Satyam Chahar, and Bhoosan, reportedly demanded between Rs 30,000 and Rs 1.2 lakh from candidates, promising assistance in clearing recruitment stages at INS Chilka.
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