Merely a day after Ranveer Singh received a voice message threatening him on WhatsApp, now actor Aayush Sharma has received a threat email allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. This comes amid a worrying state of targeting Bollywood celebrities. ng.
Ayush Sharma receives a threat email
Notably, Aayush, who happens to be Salman Khan`s brother-in-law after marrying his sister Arpita Khan, reportedly received a threatening email from an individual who claimed to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. According to IANS, the Mumbai Crime Branch said that Aayush received the threat email via Proton Mail from a sender claiming Lawrence Bishnoi gang links on Wednesday, February 11.
Aayush’s threat email comes at a time when a similar threat was received by actor Ranveer Singh. Ranveer received a threatening WhatsApp voice note demanding crores of rupees. Police launched an investigation immedaitely, and it was reported that the sender of the voice note, who also claimed to be linked to the Bishnoi gang, used a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to mask their location.
Prior to this, there was afiring outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty`s home earlier this month.
FWICE seeks urgent meeting with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
In the wake of multiple celebrities receiving death threats and security scares, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has written to CM Devendra Fadnavis, seeking an urgent appointment to discuss the matter.
In its letter, the body flagged what it described as a growing climate of fear within the industry. “In recent days, several eminent and renowned personalities from the film, television, and digital media industry have reportedly received threats and have been subjected to alarming security scares,” the letter read.
“The prevailing environment of fear is beginning to affect shooting schedules, production planning, and overall morale within the industry,” FWICE wrote, mentioning that uncertainty is now hindering routine functioning across sets and studios. It added, “We firmly believe that under your able leadership and guidance, effective measures can be undertaken to address these concerns promptly and decisively,” seeking an opportunity to discuss the matter in detail and urge the government`s intervention to safeguard the entertainment fraternity.
