Bollywood is reeling from a brazen extortion bid on Ranveer Singh, prompting Mumbai Crime Branch to issue a Lookout Circular against Bishnoi gang associate Harichandra alias Harry Boxer. The catalyst: a voice note to the actor’s manager demanding Rs 20 crore, threatening murder of Singh and Rohit Shetty if unmet.
Meticulous verification confirmed Boxer’s voiceprint, secured via Punjab-Haryana police assistance. Mumbai Cyber Police registered the FIR on Vijay Subramaniam’s report, handing reins to the Anti-Extortion Cell for a thorough manhunt. A sinister international call from near US Virgin Islands amplified the terror, pushing for ransom under death threats.
Decoded message: ‘Ranveer, you chickened out on your word. Align with us and Shetty, or Bollywood witnesses unprecedented fallout.’ This personal vendetta has galvanized law enforcement.
Singh’s safety protocols are now ironclad—home fortified, shoots under tight security. Ongoing efforts pinpoint the phantom overseas number’s locus.
As tensions simmer, this case exposes vulnerabilities in Tinseltown, where gangsters wield digital threats with impunity. The LOC ensures Boxer’s no-fly status worldwide, fueling hopes for a breakthrough arrest that could deter future celebrity-targeted crimes.