A group of people has staged a protest demanding action against miscreants for allegedly trying to extort money from a 'sadhvi' at Shukratal area here.
An FIR was registered on Friday against unidentified persons for allegedly trying to extort Rs 50 lakh from 'sadhvi' Rajandeshwari of Balaji Yog Dham research centre, police said.
According to her complaint, she received a threat letter on Thursday demanding Rs 50 lakh and land.
A group of 'sadhus' last evening staged the protest demanding action against miscreants.
Bhopa Circle Officer Rajiv Gautam said police security has been provided to the Rajandeshwari and an investigation is underway to nab the accused.