Mumbai’s entertainment industry is once again gripped by tension as Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly received a death threat over a phone call to the Mumbai police control room. Following a series of threats aimed at his close friend Salman Khan, this recent call demanded a ransom of ₹50 lakh from Shah Rukh Khan. An unknown caller threatened to kill the “Pathaan” star if the demand was not met, leading to swift action by Mumbai’s Bandra police and the Cyber Cell, which have both launched an investigation into the matter.
Police sources report that the call originated from Raipur, Chhattisgarh. A special Mumbai Police team has already been dispatched to Raipur to trace the caller and gather further evidence. Legal action has been taken, with a case registered under sections 308(4) and 351(3)(4) of the Indian Penal Code.
This is not the first time that Shah Rukh Khan has faced threats. Following the massive success of his recent films “Pathaan” and “Jawan,” he has been receiving frequent death threats. Due to these heightened security concerns, he is currently under Y-plus category protection. His recent birthday celebration was notably more private this year, as he refrained from his customary greeting to fans from the balcony of his residence, “Mannat,” due to security concerns.
Salman Khan and the Bishnoi Gang’s Threats
In a similar incident, Shah Rukh’s friend and fellow actor Salman Khan has also been facing serious threats from the Bishnoi gang. Just last month, their mutual friend and political figure Baba Siddique was assassinated, with the gang claiming responsibility. On Monday, Mumbai police’s traffic control unit received a message from an individual claiming to be the brother of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, threatening to kill Salman Khan if their demands were not met. The gang demanded that Salman either publicly apologize at a temple in honor of their deity or pay ₹5 crore.
The police have intensified security around both actors in response to these ongoing threats, with additional security detail for Shah Rukh, ensuring he remains safe amidst these alarming developments.
Arrests Made in Connection with Threats to Salman Khan
In connection with the threats against Salman Khan, a 32-year-old man named Vikram, alias Vikha Ram, was arrested on Wednesday in Karnataka and later handed over to Maharashtra Police. Vikram, a laborer from Jalore, Rajasthan, reportedly considers himself a follower of Lawrence Bishnoi and was allegedly involved in the threat campaign against the Bollywood actors.
The recent developments have sparked considerable discussion within the Bollywood community, with fans and industry insiders alike expressing concern for the safety of both stars. While Shah Rukh Khan’s team has yet to release an official statement on the matter, the police are actively working to trace and apprehend the caller responsible for the recent threat.