New Delhi: Eight people have been arrested in connection with an extortion demand of Rs 5 crore, made to a Delhi businessman in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, police said on Monday

They said that on September 14, the businessman , based in the outer north of the city, got a call from an international number. The caller introduced himself as a member of the Bishnoi gang and demanded Rs 5 crore.

A gunshot was also fired in the way of the threat, police said.

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