Who is ‘Goldman’ Kanhaiyalal Khatik? Threatened with Rs 5 Crore Extortion by Gangster Rohit Godara

Chittorgarh, Rajasthan: A chilling extortion case has come to light in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, where Kanhaiyalal Khatik, popularly known as ‘Goldman’ for his love of gold jewelry, was threatened with a ransom of ₹5 crore by gangster Rohit Godara and his associates. The threats were delivered through WhatsApp calls and voice messages from foreign numbers, prompting Khatik to approach the police and lodge a complaint.

Threat Details:
According to the police, Khatik received a WhatsApp call while at the vegetable market. Due to the noisy surroundings, he could not hear the details clearly. Soon after, he received a voice recording claiming to be from Rohit Godara’s associate, Rahul Rinwa, stating:
“I am calling from Rohit Godara’s group. This is regarding your ransom of ₹5 crore. If you ignore us, prepare to face consequences. Everyone who ignored our calls before met a grim fate. If you do not comply, you won’t be fit to wear gold again.”

Later that evening, Khatik received another message from the same group, warning him again of severe consequences if the ransom was not paid. The police have now registered a case and launched an investigation.

Who is ‘Goldman’ Kanhaiyalal Khatik?
Kanhaiyalal Khatik, residing in Chittorgarh, is known locally as ‘Goldman’ because of his fondness for gold jewelry. He reportedly wears between 3 and 3.5 kilograms of gold at a time, including large bracelets, multiple rings on each finger, and thick gold chains around his neck.

Originally, Khatik ran a small vegetable cart but gradually shifted to the fruit business to fund his passion for gold. Over the years, his love for gold has earned him significant local fame, and he is also referred to as the “Bappi Lahiri of Rajasthan.”

Currently, Kanhaiyalal Khatik serves as the Executive State President of the All India Khatik Samaj in Rajasthan. Following the extortion attempt, the Khatik community has expressed outrage, demanding swift action from police and local authorities against the perpetrators.