Bollywood’s action hero, Salman Khan is fearing for his life these days as he received another death threat, forcing “Tiger” to beef up his security. Luckily, police have caught the suspect before they could get to Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
A 16-year-old boy has been detained by Mumbai police after allegedly making death threats to the Bollywood actor. The Rajasthan teenager, was nabbed by the cops on Tuesday after technical assistance helped trace his call.
The Mumbai Police Control room had received a call on Monday, where the caller had threatened to kill Salman Khan. The caller, who identified himself as Roki Bhai from Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district, was tracked down with the help of advanced technology.
In a statement, the Mumbai police said,
The caller who made the threat call is a minor. There is no seriousness in this call. Further investigation is underway.
The caller who called the Mumbai Police Control in the context of threatening actor Salman Khan was taken into custody. The caller who made the threat call is a minor. There is no seriousness in this call. Further investigation is underway: Mumbai Police
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2023
In response to the threat, Salman Khan has heightened his security measures. The Bollywood superstar has even imported a bulletproof car worth crores and customized it with additional security features.
This is not the first time that Salman Khan has received death threats. Last month, he received a threatening email from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s aide Goldy Brar. The same was sent to Salman’s personal assistant Jordy Patel just days after the gangster claimed in an interview that his life’s goal was to “kill Salman Khan.”
The police are currently investigating the matter and have increased security for the actor. Salman Khan has a massive fan following in India and abroad and is known for his blockbuster movies.
The Mumbai police have assured the public that they are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the actor.
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