The Commissionerate Police on Monday arrested a woman for allegedly demanding extortion money and attacking a builder in Cuttack.
The accused woman has been identified as Manasi Nayak who is reportedly the girlfriend of gangster Shakeel. She hails from Jagatsinghpur district.
According to reports, Manasi along with her two associates allegedly demanded extortion money from a builder and attacked him with deadly weapons on October 19.
However, the victim managed to escape from the place and informed the police about the same. The police launched an investigation and was able to nab two of Manasi’s associate while she was absconding.
On Monday, the Lalbagh Police got hold of Manasi and forwarded her to the court. It is learnt that in 2014, Manasi was arrested in connection with a murder case and was sent to Choudwar jail.