Bollywood / Himanshi Khurana Gets Rs 10 Crore Extortion Threat, Punjab Police Tighten Security
·1 month ago·2 min read
Key Points
- Punjabi actress and singer Himanshi Khurana, known for Bigg Boss 13, received a Rs 10 crore extortion demand via email and phone calls.
- The threat included warnings of dire consequences if the amount was not paid.
- Himanshi lodged a complaint at Sohana Police Station in Mohali, leading to an FIR under sections related to extortion and criminal intimidation.
Mohali, Feb 15: Punjabi actress and singer Himanshi Khurana, best known for her stint in Bigg Boss 13, has reportedly received a Rs 10 crore extortion threat.
The threat, allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was delivered via email and phone calls, prompting the actress to approach the police.
According to officials, Himanshi lodged a complaint at Sohana Police Station in Mohali, where an FIR was registered under sections related to extortion and criminal intimidation. The police confirmed that the threat included dire warnings if the demanded amount was not paid.
Reports suggest that the extortion attempt may be connected to the same group that recently targeted Bollywood celebrities including Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Rohit Shetty. The caller, identified as “Harry Boxer,” is believed to be an associate of the Bishnoi gang and has been linked to similar threats in recent weeks.
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Following the complaint, Punjab Police have tightened security around Himanshi Khurana and launched a cyber probe to trace the origin of the emails and calls. Authorities are treating the matter with urgency given the rising number of extortion cases involving public figures.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have assured that strict action will be taken against those responsible.
The threat, allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was delivered via email and phone calls, prompting the actress to approach the police.
According to officials, Himanshi lodged a complaint at Sohana Police Station in Mohali, where an FIR was registered under sections related to extortion and criminal intimidation. The police confirmed that the threat included dire warnings if the demanded amount was not paid.
Reports suggest that the extortion attempt may be connected to the same group that recently targeted Bollywood celebrities including Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Rohit Shetty. The caller, identified as “Harry Boxer,” is believed to be an associate of the Bishnoi gang and has been linked to similar threats in recent weeks.
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Following the complaint, Punjab Police have tightened security around Himanshi Khurana and launched a cyber probe to trace the origin of the emails and calls. Authorities are treating the matter with urgency given the rising number of extortion cases involving public figures.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have assured that strict action will be taken against those responsible.
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