The case was registered on the complaint of an additional sessions judge, who alleged that he received calls from unknown numbers on February 18 and was asked to check his WhatsApp.
Those arrested accused have been identified as Balwinder Lal alias Shami, Jasvir Singh alias Jassi, Charanjit Singh alias Channi (all from SBS Nagar), Rubal Chauhan (Shimla) and Mandeep alias Abhijot Sharma (Sangrur).