Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan gets death threat: Mumbai Police

Security has been beefed up, following the extortion demand and death threat

Dubai: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly received a death threat, as confirmed by the Mumbai Police to the local media. Security has been beefed up by the Police, following the threatening call.

Khan's sea-facing residence, Mannat, has been cordoned off by the police to ensure his safety. All scheduled appearances and events involving the actor have been put on hold for now. 

According to reports, the threat came via a phone call on the evening of November 5, around 8 PM. The caller, who identified himself as ‘Hindustani' and is from Raipur in Chhattisgarh, claimed he was standing outside the actor’s residence, Mannat, in Mumbai when he made the call.

In his conversation with the police, the caller stated, “I am calling from Mannat Bandstand. If Shah Rukh does not give me 50 lakhs, I will kill him.” When the police asked about his motive and identity, the caller responded, “It doesn’t matter. You can write my name as Hindustani if you want.”

Several reports also claim the Mumbai Police team has been dispatched to Raipur for further investigation to nab the blackmailer who's being identified by the name, Faizan. A case has been filed at Bandra Police Station against Faizan for allegedly threatening the actor.

The case includes offences under sections 308(4) and 351(3)(4) BNS. No arrests have been made so far.

Khan has not yet commented on the threat.

Earlier this month, Salman Khan also received death threats in connection with the black buck hunting case.