Ludhiana, Jan. 17 -- A former doctor at a neuro centre has been booked on extortion charges for allegedly demanding Rs.25 lakh after issuing threats to the owner and her daughter.

The FIR has been registered at Division Number 8 police station on the complaint of the hospital management against Mannu Bhargav, a resident of Hoshiarpur, who earlier worked at the centre, situated at Mall Road. The accused is currently absconding and police said raids are being conducted to arrest him.

In her complaint, hospital owner Dr Neelam Arora said the accused had worked at the centre but his conduct was found to be unethical and he was not diligent towards his duties. Despite repeated warnings, he did not improve and eventually resigned about two mo...