Two people were arrested for allegedly trying to extort Rs 1 crore from a businessman in the name of the infamous Neeraj Bawana gang, police said on Monday.

The accused have been identified as Anand (29) and Ajay (22), residents of Salahpur Majra Dabas here. Anand, who was facing a financial crisis and was searching for a job, was earlier employed as a driver by the businessman. Ajay is his neighbour, they said.