Sanawar was earlier arrested for allegedly trying to extort ₹ 5 crore from a former BJP lawmaker’s daughter. Actress Urmila Sanawar Arrested in Haridwar Over Extortion, Derogatory Remarks; CBI Notice in Ankita Bhandari Case - Haridwar, Uttarakhand: Actress Urmila Sanawar was arrested by Haridwar Police. DEHRADUN: Actor Urmila Sanawar was arrested in Saharanpur on Sunday in connection with a complaint alleging online abuse, threats and extortion, police said..