A Mumbai-based businessman allegedly received an extortion call from a member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang demanding Rs 20 lakh, police said on Saturday.
The Dindoshi police on Friday registered an FIR based on a complaint lodged by the businessman who is a resident of the western suburb of Malad, an official said.
The complainant has stated that he received a call from an unknown number on Thursday night and the caller introduced himself as a member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang, he said.
Also Read | "Entire Family Scared": Honey Singh Gets Death Threat From Goldy Brar
The caller demanded Rs 20 lakh from the complainant in the name of the jailed gangster, the official said.
A case under section 385 (putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion) has been registered and the police are collecting information about the caller, he added.
Featured Video Of The Day
Karnataka Students Burst Cracker Inside Bag Full Of Petrol Near Fuel Tank
Bishnoi Gang's Rival Fires At Delhi Businessman's House, Leaves A Note Noose Tightens Around Bishnoi Gang, 7 Shooters Arrested In Pan-India Swoop Rs 1,11,11,111: Karni Sena's Cash Offer For Lawrence Bishnoi "Encounter" Wary Of NASA Satellites, How Farmers Time Crop-Burning, Scientist Explains "No Promoting Drugs": Diljit Dosanjh Gets Notice Ahead Of Hyderabad Concert New Zealand MP Leads Traditional Dance, Rips Up Copy Of Bill In Parliament The Rock Called 'Delusional' For Comparing His Movie To Oppenheimer Why Was Batman Missing In 'The Penguin'? Collin Farrell Reveals "No Promoting Drugs": Diljit Dosanjh Gets Notice Ahead Of Hyderabad Concert Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.