Did the Lawrence Bishnoi gang really threaten Ranveer Singh for Rs 10 crore?
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Mumbai, Feb 20 (NationPress) In a shocking turn of events, Bollywood sensation Ranveer Singh has allegedly received a menacing threat from the Bishnoi gang, demanding Rs 10 crore via a voice note directed to his manager from an American phone number.
A senior official from the Mumbai Police disclosed that the crime branch is reaching out to the relevant agency in the United States through official channels to gather information on the number.
During the investigation, it was revealed that Harry Boxer, a close associate of the Bishnoi gang, sent the voice note threatening Ranveer Singh and requesting the hefty sum.
Initial findings confirm that the voice note received on the manager's WhatsApp featured Harry Boxer’s distinct voice.
Authorities are actively working to collect more evidence. The threatening message was reportedly sent after a shooting incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence.
The threat was directed at Ranveer’s manager’s mobile following the shooting at Rohit Shetty’s house. In response to the threat, security measures around Ranveer Singh have been enhanced. The crime branch has already recorded the statement of his manager and is continuing its investigation.
While the police have yet to file a formal FIR, a preliminary inquiry has been initiated.
On a professional note, Ranveer Singh is set to feature in the much-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster Dhurandhar, titled ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, scheduled for release on March 19.
The film also stars R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal. Serving as the first part of a two-part film series, it revolves around a high-stakes covert counter-terrorism operation.
The storyline follows an undercover Indian intelligence officer who infiltrates Karachi's criminal networks and political power in Pakistan to dismantle a terror organization targeting India.
The film's narrative is loosely inspired by several real-life geopolitical occurrences and conflicts in South Asia, including the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and events related to Pakistan's Operation Lyari.
“Dhurandhar 2” continues with Hamza Ali Mazhari, an undercover agent who has successfully penetrated Pakistan’s underworld. After defeating Rehman Dakait, Hamza rises through the ranks only to confront his most significant adversary, Major Iqbal, the ISI mastermind known as Bade Sahab.