Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has received another death threat from an anonymous caller, demanding a payment of Rs 2 crore. The Mumbai Traffic Police were alerted by a threat message claiming that the actor would be killed if the demand wasn't met. This latest threat comes just days after a similar incident on October 25, where a Noida caller threatened Salman Khan and Zeeshan Siddique, an MLA and son of the late NCP leader Baba Siddique.
The Mumbai police promptly registered a case against the unknown individual and launched an immediate investigation. In connection with the previous threat, a 20-year-old man from Noida was apprehended by the Mumbai police for allegedly making death threats against Salman and Zeeshan. The suspect initially sent a menacing message via Siddique's helpline number, followed by a voice call reiterating his intent to harm both Siddique and Khan.
Salman Khan's security concerns have been heightened since the assassination of Baba Siddique, his close friend. The gang led by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi claimed responsibility for the killing and has allegedly been threatening Salman Khan for a long time. The enmity stems from the infamous 1998 blackbuck poaching case involving the actor. The Bishnoi community holds the animal in reverence.
Mumbai Police has made significant progress in addressing these threats, with 15 arrests made in connection with the Baba Siddique case. Nine accused in the murder case were presented before the Esplanade Court in Mumbai after their police custody ended on October 26. The police continue to investigate and ensure the safety of both Salman Khan and Zeeshan Siddique.