Lawyer Arrested in Mumbai for Shah Rukh Khan Death Threat

A Raipur-based lawyer, Faizan Khan, was arrested by Mumbai police for allegedly threatening Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and demanding Rs 50 lakh. Khan claimed his phone was stolen, citing a conspiracy. This incident follows other threats to Khan and is under further investigation.

A Raipur lawyer, Faizan Khan, was taken into custody by Mumbai police on Tuesday for allegedly issuing a death threat to Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan while demanding a ransom of Rs 50 lakh.

The arrest followed the discovery that the ominous call was linked to Khan through a phone number registered in his name, after Bandra police received the threat on November 5.

In defense, Khan insisted his phone was stolen, labelling the call a ploy against him. Meanwhile, authorities are pursuing additional inquiries and plan to present Khan before a Raipur court for transit remand.

(With inputs from agencies.)