MUMBAI: Following recent death threats demanding an extortion payment of Rs 5 crore, security measures at Bollywood actor Salman Khan's home have been intensified, Indian media reports said.
The Mumbai Police reported that a threatening message was sent via WhatsApp to the Mumbai Traffic Police, where the sender, claiming to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, warned that the actor's life was at risk unless the money was paid, according to ANI.
The message stated, "Don’t take this lightly; if Salman Khan wants to stay alive and end his feud with Lawrence Bishnoi, he must pay Rs 5 crore. If he fails to do so, the consequences will be severe."
This threat follows the recent murder of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique.
The Worli Police have opened an investigation into the matter, working to trace the origins and intentions behind this alarming message, ANI stated.
This incident is particularly significant in light of Siddique's assassination on October 12, prompting police to ramp up their efforts to apprehend the suspects involved.
A look-out circular has been issued for Shubham Lonkar and two other suspects, Shiv Kumar Gautam and Zeeshan Akhtar, who are thought to be attempting to flee to Nepal.
Zeeshan Siddique, the slain leader’s son, has demanded justice for his father, urging against the politicization of the incident.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has assured the public that those responsible for these crimes will be held accountable.
"No one will be spared. Strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty," Shinde emphasized. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested four individuals linked to Siddique's murder, with three suspects still at large.
(Inputs from ANI)
