India, March 4 -- Bundgarden police arrested four persons for allegedly assaulting a man and extorting Rs.25,000 from him under the pretext of celebrating a birthday, police officials said on Tuesday.

The accused have been identified as Ganesh Jagdhane (29) from Gultekdi, Amol Gaikwad (32), Atul Gaikwad (32) and Santosh Sarode (31), all from Gultekdi. Ganesh and Amol were arrested on February 25. Based on their interrogation, police arrested Atul and Santosh on February 27.

The incident was reported on February 22 when the complainant's brother, Deepak Singh, was assaulted by an auto driver while on his way to the Pune railway station. The accused allegedly threatened to kill him if he did not pay Rs.25,000. When he refused to pay, the ...