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Jamshedpur, Feb 19: Pravir P Patel, proprietor of Steel City Nursing Home, has lodged a police complaint against one Budhdev Giri, a builder, for allegedly demanding rangdari (extortion amount) of Rs 60 lakh from him by showing threat of weapons. He also accused the building of committing forgery and cheating. In the FIR, he said he had booked two flats worth Rs 5.65 crore in CH Area. After taking full payment, the building reportedly stopped flat construction and later demanded Rs 20 lakh additionally. Patel gave Rs 14.75 lakh to the builder but he still did not complete the construction work. When he reached the flat with workers, the builder allegedly assaulted him and threatened him. The accused is trying to sell the flats to some other person, alleged Patel. The accused builder could not be contacted for his comments. Police said they were verifying the allegations.