Alibag, Jul 13 (PTI) A Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader from the state's Raigad district and two others have been arrested for allegedly extorting money from a stamp vendor, the police said on Thursday.

The case against MNS' Raigad vice-president Sandeep Thakur, and his associates Shalom Penkar and Rafik Tadvi was registered on the complaint of Tabib Khot, who sells stamps on the premises of Pen tehsil office.

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In his complaint, Khot said the demand for stamp papers goes up in June and July as many students require them for various certificates.

Khot alleged that Thakur first organised a demonstration at the Pen tehsil office to put pressure on him. He then threatened Khot with a knife during a meeting between the two and demanded nearly Rs 3.5 lakh, said a statement by the Raigad police.

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Thakur also allegedly told Khot that he would get the latter's licence revoked as a stamp vendor.

Khot paid Rs 2 lakh to Thakur before approaching cops, which laid a trap, the police said.

Thakur was arrested while accepting the remaining money on July 11, said the police.

A local court has remanded Thakur and his associates in police custody till July 14.

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