Politicos too get extortion threats

While APMC chairperson was asked for Rs 15 lakh yesterday, a BJP worker Jaywanti Patel too received a threat today.

8220;The caller who said he is from the Manchekar gang asked my husband to pay Rs 10 lakh,8221; a shaken Patel told The Indian Express. 8220;

His refusal to pay only led to a threat saying it will get difficult to leave the house,8221; she added.

The medical fraternity is meanwhile up in arms over Home Minister Gopinath Munde8217;s 8220;lukewarm response8221; to their security concerns. There is a growing feeling among doctors that a total closure is the only option left. IMA Kalyanunit president Chandan Singh said, 8220;I8217;m in touch with the State IMA president Dr F S Desai and soon we8217;ll decide on when we will take the next step.8221;