Man held for threatening trader

The sources said Raju had been threatening the businessman for the last few months. The businessman, reportedly, has the contract of a cellular company for the whole of Bihar. 8220;The businessman8217;s identity can8217;t be revealed at this time. He had been receiving calls from Raju from Bihar and had filed a complaint with the police,8221; a senior officer said.

The sources said that around May-end, Raju had made a ransom call asking for Rs 50 lakh and had recently demanded Rs one crore.

As the businessman refused to pay up, Raju allegedly hatched a plan to threaten and kill him in the Capital.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Special Cell Alok Kumar said: 8220;Raju Engineer was arrested on Saturday night near South District and we are looking to take him in remand.8221; Kumar said they were in constant touch with the Bihar police to find out about Raju8217;s involvement in other cases.

Sources said Raju was sent to judicial custody on Sunday and will be produced before the court on Monday for further police remand. A case has also been registered against him.