India, Nov. 12 -- A total of 1,697 cases related to extortionate money lending have been settled through mediation in Parsa district, according to the District Police Office. Spokesperson Hari Bahadur Basnet said that 2,367 cases of usury were registered in the district, of which 635 are still pending.

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Spokesperson Hari Bahadur Basnet said that 2,367 cases of usury were registered in the district, of which 635 are still pending.

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