Shah Rukh Khan was recently targeted with a death threat, with the caller demanding a ransom of INR 50 lakh. The disturbing incident occurred on November 5 and immediately rattled the film industry, prompting swift action from the Mumbai police. Authorities quickly traced the threatening call to Raipur, Chhattisgarh, where the mobile number used by the anonymous caller was registered. According to the accused, his mobile phone was stolen and he even registered a case at the police station. As a result, a case was filed at Bandra Police Station on Thursday (November 7), launching a formal investigation into the serious threat made against the actor. Mumbai Police reached Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur in search of the man who threatened to kill the actor. The man accused of issuing the threat is Mohammad Faizan Khan, a lawyer by profession. Shah Rukh Khan Gets Death Threat Call; INR 50 Lakh Ransom Demanded.

Statement Of The Accused

The individual under whose name the mobile number was registered, clarified that he had lost his phone on November 2. He had already reported the theft to the local authorities in Raipur before the threat call was made. In an interview with CNN News 18, the accused explained, “Someone misused my lost number and made this threat call. Mumbai police came today morning and recorded my statement. Mumbai police told me that a threat call has been made from your number, I told them I lost my mobile on November 2 and a complaint has been made in the local station."

The caller, who identified himself as ‘Hindustani,’ claimed to be standing outside Shah Rukh Khan's residence, Mannat, at Bandstand. "I am calling Shah Rukh from Mannat Bandstand. If he doesn’t give me 50 lakhs, I will kill him," the caller reportedly said. The audacity of the threat has left both the actor’s family and the public shaken. Shah Rukh Khan Gets Death Threat: Mumbai Police Team in Chhattisgarh's Raipur To Probe Threat Call to Bollywood Star.

No Arrests Yet, Investigation Ongoing

A case was filed against the unidentified caller under sections 308(4), 351(3)(4) BNS. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. The Mumbai police are continuing to look into the matter, as the safety of one of Bollywood’s biggest stars remains a priority.

Shah Rukh Khan Faces Similar Death Threat in October 2023, Leading to Enhanced Y+ Security

Back in October 2023, Shah Rukh Khan faced a similar death threat, prompting authorities to take immediate action to enhance his safety. In response to this alarming threat, his security was upgraded to the Y+ level, which ensures that the actor is now accompanied by six armed security personnel at all times.

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