Who is Behind the Threat to Ranveer Singh?
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Mumbai, Feb 13 (NationPress) The Mumbai Crime Branch has successfully identified the individual responsible for sending a threatening WhatsApp voice note that demanded Rs 1 crore from Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. This message is reportedly linked to Harry Boxer, a close associate of the notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, as confirmed by officials.
According to the Mumbai Police, the Crime Branch disclosed that the voice note was indeed sent by Harry Boxer, who is closely tied to the gang, and it was intended as an act of extortion targeting the actor.
The WhatsApp message, which was found to contain Harry Boxer’s voice, has been flagged for further forensic analysis, with results pending. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are working diligently to gather more evidence regarding the case.
Reportedly, the threatening voice note was sent to the mobile number of Ranveer’s manager following a shooting incident outside the residence of filmmaker Rohit Shetty.
In the message, threats were issued alongside the demand for money. As a precautionary measure, Ranveer's security has been significantly increased.
The Crime Branch recorded the statement of Ranveer’s manager three days prior, and the investigation is in full swing.
A VPN network was used to send this threat, and the traced location currently indicates a foreign country. The authorities are collaborating with Interpol to pinpoint the origin, focusing on which nation's VPN was operational at the time.
Additionally, the Crime Branch has also taken the statement of Aayush Sharma, the manager to Salman Khan, as investigations unfold for both cases. A formal FIR is expected to be filed soon.
On the professional side, Ranveer Singh is set to appear in the much-anticipated sequel to the hit film Dhurandhar. Titled ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, the movie is scheduled for release on March 19.
This sequel features an impressive cast including R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal. The film, serving as the first part of a two-part series, revolves around a high-stakes covert counter-terrorism operation.
The plot follows an undercover Indian intelligence agent infiltrating Karachi's criminal networks and political arenas to dismantle a terror organization targeting India.
Drawing loose inspiration from real-life geopolitical events, the storyline incorporates elements from significant incidents such as the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and aspects associated with Pakistan's Operation Lyari.
In the sequel, ‘Dhurandhar 2’, we follow Hamza Ali Mazhari, an undercover agent who has successfully embedded himself in Pakistan’s underworld. After eliminating Rehman Dakait, Hamza rises through the ranks, only to confront his most daunting opponent yet, Major Iqbal, the ISI mastermind known as Bade Sahab.