Bollywood
Ranveer Singh Receives Extortion Threat Demanding Crores; Security Beefed Up At Dadar Residence Shared With Deepika Padukone
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has reportedly received a threatening extortion demand via a WhatsApp voice note demanding a sum of several crores. Mumbai Police sources have confirmed that the Crime Branch is currently analyzing the voice note in an attempt to trace the sender. A search operation and a formal inquiry have been launched to identify the individual behind the threat. Following the receipt of the threatening message, security arrangements have been significantly beefed up at the Dadar residence shared by Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. A uniformed police officer from the Mumbai Police is now stationed at the flat, and a few armed private security guards have been deployed for round-the-clock protection.Reports indicate that this high-intensity security was absent prior to the extortion message. The heightened security has led to concerns among other residents of the building. The society's managing committee issued a letter dated February 10 to the Dadar Police, highlighting discomfort regarding the movement of armed private guards through common areas, including the lobby, gymnasium, and children's play area. Residents have expressed safety concerns regarding the presence of weapons in these shared community spaces. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the formal communication to the authorities, the society has sought clarification on several technical points. These include whether the private guards possess the necessary licenses to carry firearms within the residential premises and whether the Dadar Police Station has granted official permission for such a deployment. Additionally, they have requested details regarding the police personnel stationed at the flat, including their specific department and the nature of their assignment. While the police department has acknowledged the society's concerns and sent an officer to verify the security protocols, they have not yet disclosed specific details regarding the content of the threatening voice note. The investigation remains ongoing as the Mumbai Crime Branch continues its efforts to trace the digital footprint of the sender.
