An unidentified person claiming to be a member of the Bishnoi gang allegedly tried to extort money from a Pune-based businessman, while some individuals also opened fire at his industrial establishment, police said on Tuesday.

According to PTI, Amol Rajendra Chamadai, who runs a steel products business, told the Wanwadi police that he received a phone call at around 4:30 pm on Monday from a person who identified himself as "Arzu Bishnoi". While briefing the police officials about the extortion call, Chamadai said that he allegedly demanded money from him while threatening him, they said, without elaborating.