Salman Khan’s Close Associate Receives Threatening Email Demanding Crores

In a series of alarming developments shaking the Hindi film industry in early February 2026, Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh have both been targeted with high-value extortion demands. The Mumbai Crime Branch believes these threats are orchestrated by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has recently intensified its activities following a shooting at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence.

1. Salman Khan: New Threats & Multi-Crore Ransom

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, a close associate of Salman Khan received a threatening email.

• The Demand: The sender demanded several crores of rupees to “settle” the ongoing feud with the Bishnoi gang.
• The Link: The email reportedly referenced the 1998 blackbuck poaching case and warned that this was a “final notice.”
• Police Action: The Mumbai Crime Branch is currently tracking mobile locations near the actor’s residence. Salman already has Y+ security following a previous shooting incident outside Galaxy Apartments in 2024.

2. Ranveer Singh: WhatsApp Voice Note Extortion

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, actor Ranveer Singh became the latest target of the underworld.

• The Threat: Singh received a WhatsApp voice note from an unidentified sender demanding a ransom in the crores.
• Security Clash: After the threat, Ranveer and wife Deepika Padukone significantly beefed up security at their Central Mumbai residence. This led to a formal complaint from their Housing Society, which expressed concern over “armed guards with visible weapons” moving through common areas like the gym and children’s play zone.
• Dhurandhar Success: The threat comes amid massive professional success for Ranveer, whose film Dhurandhar recently became a global blockbuster, earning over ₹1,349 crore.

3. The Rohit Shetty Firing Incident

The recent wave of threats follows a violent attack on filmmaker Rohit Shetty.

• The Attack: On February 1, 2026, at approximately 12:45 AM, five rounds were fired at the first floor of Shetty’s Juhu residence.
• The Warning: A social media post by Shubham Lonkar (a known Bishnoi gang member) claimed responsibility, calling it a “trailer” and warning the industry to “stay within limits.”
• Investigation: Police have arrested five individuals, including Asaram Fasle (alias Babu), a garage mechanic who allegedly supplied the weapons. The suspects reportedly used the Signal app for encrypted communication.

Key Summary of Underworld Activity (Feb 2026)