Fear stalks Mumbai’s glitzy Bollywood lanes as threats escalate against its stars. Ranveer Singh became the latest target on February 10, receiving a WhatsApp voice note loaded with extortion demands for crores and ominous threats. The twist? The culprit masked their tracks using a VPN, as revealed by probing officers.
Parallels are stark with Aayush Sharma’s Proton Mail harassment, both tied to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s reign of terror. This pattern suggests a calculated strategy to squeeze celebrities for cash.
Singh’s quick reporting triggered an immediate security overhaul at his home, with beefed-up police presence. The timing is eerie, following bullets sprayed outside Rohit Shetty’s house—Ranveer’s frequent director in blockbusters including ‘Singham Again.’ Their ties may have painted a target.
Cyber experts and police are dissecting every byte: the VPN’s veil, number origins, and audio forensics. Extortion remains the prime motive, per officials. The industry reels from this trifecta of violence—one brazen shooting and two veiled intimidations—casting a pall over productions and premieres.
As the manhunt intensifies, Bollywood unites in defiance, but the message is clear: no star is untouchable. Enhanced protocols and inter-agency coordination are underway to thwart future strikes from these digital shadows.