Ranveer Singh receives extortion threat demanding crores, security beefed up
The threat against the Dhurandhar actor surfaced just days after gunshots were fired outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Mumbai.
PTC News Desk: Actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have stepped up security arrangements outside their Mumbai home following a reported threat. A letter sent by their housing society to the Dadar Police Station stated that armed guards have been stationed outside the couple’s residence. The move comes after reports suggested that Ranveer allegedly received a threatening WhatsApp voice message demanding crores of rupees. According to officials, security was strengthened after the actor approached the police regarding the threat.
The threat against the Dhurandhar actor surfaced just days after gunshots were fired outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Mumbai. Police suspect that the threat to Ranveer may be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and could be an attempt at extortion. Mumbai Police’s crime branch has begun investigating the matter.
Along with Mumbai Police personnel, private security guards have also been deployed at the Central Mumbai housing complex where the actor lives. Recently, an unknown attacker fired five rounds outside Rohit Shetty’s home in Juhu. Allegedly, absconding Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Shubham Lonkar claimed responsibility for the firing, and police have arrested five individuals in connection with the case.