Pune, Jul 20 (PTI) An unidentified caller demanded Rs 25 lakh from a hospital in Pimpri Chinchwad township claiming that he was calling from the office of a senior Maharashtra BJP leader, police said on Monday.

A non-cognisable offence has been registered against the caller by Nigdi police, an officer said.

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"The hospital received a call a couple of days back on its landline. The caller claimed that he was calling from the office of state BJP president Chandrakant Patil and demanded Rs 25 lakh for COVID-19 work.

"He warned of consequences if the demand is not met," the officer said.

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He said the hospital lodged a complaint.

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