After Salman, Shah Rukh Khan also receives death threats demanding Rs 50 million: Here’s what we know

Bollywood’s superstar Shah Rukh Khan has recently become the latest high-profile celebrity to receive a death threat. Following a series of similar threats against actor Salman Khan, an unidentified person reportedly contacted Shah Rukh Khan, demanding a ransom of 50 lakh rupees. The threat call led to quick action by the police as the Mumbai Police registered an extortion case and were actively following leads.

Details of the threat

According to Mumbai Police, the call threatening Shah Rukh Khan came to Bandra Police Station on November 7. The caller demanded that Khan pay Rs 50 lakh to avoid any damage. In response, police authorities registered a case under Sections 308(4) and 351(3)(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to extortion involving death threats and criminal intimidation.

Preliminary investigations traced the call to Raipur in Chhattisgarh. Although there is no official confirmation on the identity of the caller, reports indicate that the police in Raipur have been alerted and have tipped off a person named Faiyaz Khan who may be linked to the threat.

On the day of the threat, Shah Rukh Khan was spotted outside a dubbing studio in Mumbai, where he is currently working on the Hindi version of the film. The Lion King. The actor was photographed leaving the studio just hours before the threatening call. Since the news of the threat was heard, many photos and videos from that day have spread on social media.

Police response and investigation

Mumbai Police is taking the threat seriously and has deployed teams to various locations as part of the investigation. A police team has left for Raipur to collect more information and possibly take the suspects into custody. Authorities are yet to make any arrests but are working closely with Raipur police to trace the caller and ensure Shah Rukh Khan’s safety.

This incident comes after a series of threats allegedly made against Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The threats against Salman reportedly demanded a much larger ransom of Rs 5 million and warned him to apologize at a designated temple or risk his life. The message sent via WhatsApp threatened that Salman would face dire consequences if he did not comply.

In response to the threat against Salman, Mumbai Police launched a case and launched an investigation, including tracing the phone number associated with the message. The actor had previously faced another extortion attempt; Meanwhile, a man from Jamshedpur was arrested in October for making threats to Salman on behalf of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

As investigations continue, Mumbai Police is intensifying its efforts to ensure that both Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan remain safe. As of now, no arrests have been made, but authorities are determined to find those responsible and take necessary legal action. Fans of both actors expressed their concerns and reached out to law enforcement for further updates on the cases.

(With input from institutions)