Actor Tusshar Kapoor Gets Rs 5 Crore Extortion Call From Lawrence Bishnoi Gang
Actor Tusshar Kapoor reported an extortion threat from an individual claiming to be part of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Mumbai police are investigating the call as a potential hoax after voice analysis failed to match known gang members.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing public concern regarding organized crime influence and extortion attempts targeting high-profile figures in the Indian entertainment industry.
Actor Tusshar Kapoor allegedly received an extortion call from a person claiming to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and demanding Rs 5 crore. However, a preliminary investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch has raised doubts about the caller's identity, with police suspecting that the threat may have been a hoax.According to police sources, the caller introduced himself as "Harry Boxer", an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and demanded money from the actor.
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