The accused who threatened Salman Khan with death and demanded a ransom of Rs 2 crore was arrested by the Mumbai police on Wednesday. He was identified as Azam Mohammad Mustafa (56 years).
According to a report by news agency PTI, the accused is a resident of Bandra, Mumbai.
Azam sent a message to the Mumbai traffic police saying that the actor's life would be taken if the money was not paid. After receiving the message, the officials present in Worli started an investigation against the person who sent the message.
Salman was given Y plus category security amid constant threats. After the assassination of Baba Siddiqui, Y Plus security has been enhanced by another layer
A threat was also received on 25th October 5 days ago, Salman was also threatened with death in a similar manner. Mumbai Police arrested the accused from Noida on Tuesday. He has been identified as Mohammad Taib (20). ACP Noida Praveen Kumar Singh said- The accused will be produced in Surajpur court. From there, Mumbai Police will take him on transit remand.
Taib sent a message to the Bandra office of Zeeshan Siddiqui, son of NCP leader Bab Siddiqui, on the evening of October 25. In which Salman Khan and Zeeshan were threatened with death if the ransom was not paid. An employee of Zeeshan filed an FIR with the police.
Mumbai Police arrested the accused Taiyab from Noida. He has been brought to Mumbai on transit remand
The accused was arrested from Jharkhand in the case of threatening Salman Even before this, six days after Baba Siddiqui's murder (October 12), Salman received death threats. The threat was sent through a WhatsApp message to the Mumbai Traffic Control Room. Dado claimed to be a member of the Lawrence gang.
According to Mumbai Police, the threatening message read – Do not take this lightly. If Salman Khan wants to stay alive and end his enmity with Lawrence, he will have to pay Rs 5 crore. If the money is not given, Salman Khan's condition will be worse than Baba Siddiqui's. The Mumbai Police arrested him on October 23 from Jamshedpur in Jharkhand
On October 12, Salman's close friend Baba Siddiqui was shot dead.
2 cases in 6 months, after which Salman's security was increased
October 12: Murder of Salman's close friend Baba Siddiqui Salman Khan's close aide and NCP leader Baba Siddiqui's son Zeeshan came out of the office. Then 6 bullets were fired at him. Two bullets hit Siddiqui in the stomach and one in the chest. He was immediately admitted to Lilavati Hospital, where he was declared brought dead at 11.27 pm. The Lawrence gang claimed responsibility for the attack.
April 14: Firing at Salman's apartment The firing took place at Galaxy Apartments, Salman Khan's Bandra home. The Lawrence Group claimed responsibility for the attack. Two months after the incident, Salman gave a statement to the Mumbai Police. He said, 'I am tired of being targeted by different people over and over again. There have been threats many times before, fines have also been imposed. I have been caught in many cases.'
How many times has Salman been threatened before this?
- January 2024: Two unidentified people tried to enter Salman Khan's farm house by breaking the fencing wire. After being caught by the police, both of them declared themselves as fans of Salman. Fake Aadhaar cards were found from them. Due to this, an FIR was also registered against both of them.
- April 2023: A 16-year-old minor called the Mumbai police and threatened to kill him. The police detained him. He told the Mumbai police that his name was Rocky Bhai. He said that he is a resident of Jodhpur and will kill Salman on 30 April 2023.
- March 2023: Dhakdram, a resident of Jodhpur, sent 3 e-mails to Salman's official mail. It was written, “Salman Khan is your turn now, you will be killed like Sidhu Moosewala as soon as you come to Jodhpur.”
- June 2022: Salman's father Salim Khan returned home after a morning walk when he found an unknown letter threatening to kill him and Salman. It was written in the letter – 'Salman Khan will make your condition like Moosewala.' After this, Salim Khan contacted the police with the help of his security personnel and a case was registered in Bandra Police Station.
How many times has Salman been threatened before?
- January 2024: Two unidentified people tried to enter Salman Khan's farm house by breaking the fencing wire. After being caught by the police, both of them declared themselves as fans of Salman. A fake Aadhaar card was recovered from him. Due to this, an FIR was also registered against both of them.
- April 2023: A 16-year-old minor called the Mumbai police and threatened to kill him. The police detained him. He told the Mumbai police that his name was Rocky Bhai. He said that he is a resident of Jodhpur and will kill Salman on 30 April 2023.
- March 2023: Dhakdram, a resident of Jodhpur, sent 3 e-mails to Salman's official mail. In which it was written that Salman Khan is your next number, you will be killed like Sidhu Moozwala on arrival in Jodhpur.
- June 2022: Salman's father Salim Khan returned home after a morning walk when he found an unknown letter threatening to kill him and Salman. It was written in the letter – 'Salman Khan will make your condition like Moozwala.' After this, Salim Khan contacted the police with the help of his security personnel and a case was registered in this regard at the Bandra Police Station.
What is the controversy between Lawrence and Salman? This entire case is related to the blackbuck poaching case of 1998. After that, Salman Khan's name came up and he was also arrested.
However, after the conviction, Salman was released on bail due to lack of evidence. Since then gangster Lawrence Salman has fallen behind. Lawrence wants Salman Khan to apologize to Bishnoi community over blackbuck poaching.
Lawrence is currently lodged in Gujarat's Sabarmati Jail, threatening to kill Salman every day. In April 2024, his gang also claimed responsibility for firing outside Salman's Galaxy apartment home.
Artists working despite threats These days, Salman is fulfilling his work commitments amid tight security. These days, apart from 'Bigg Boss 18', he is also busy with his film 'Sikandar'. Apart from this, the actor will also be heading to Dubai soon for his 'Dabangg Reloaded' tour. In an earlier episode of Weekend Ka Vaar too, Salman shared his feelings through gestures. The actor said that he did not want to come to the sets of the show but had to come there due to professional commitments.
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