Sohail Pasha Arrested for Extorting Salman Khan
Sohail Pasha Arrested for Extorting Salman Khan
Mumbai Police recently apprehended a young songwriter, Sohail Pasha, aged 24, in connection with alleged extortion threats directed at Bollywood star Salman Khan. According to authorities, Pasha demanded ₹5 crore from Khan, referencing the infamous gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to intensify his threats. Police revealed that Pasha’s underlying intention was to gain fame for his song, “Main Sikandar Hun.”
The case began on November 7, when Mumbai traffic police received multiple WhatsApp messages warning that Salman Khan would face serious harm if the demanded ₹5 crore was not paid. The messages, which also threatened the life of the songwriter, led police to launch a detailed investigation. – Sohail Pasha Arrested for Extorting Salman Khan
The police traced the origins of the threats to Raichur, Karnataka, and initially identified a phone number belonging to a local resident named Vyankatesh Narayan. Narayan informed investigators that, on November 3, a stranger had borrowed his phone, claiming he needed to make an urgent call. This person used Narayan’s phone to obtain a WhatsApp OTP, allowing him to set up the messaging app on another device. Through this lead, police tracked down Pasha in Manavi village near Raichur.
Upon arrest, Pasha admitted that the threats were part of a misguided strategy to promote his song “Main Sikandar Hun.” His plan involved using the fearsome reputation of Bishnoi’s gang to create buzz and draw attention to his music. – Sohail Pasha Arrested for Extorting Salman Khan
Following his arrest, Pasha was transferred to Mumbai and handed over to the Worli police for further questioning. This incident is part of a disturbing trend, as Salman Khan has received at least four similar threats in recent months. Additionally, fellow Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan received a death threat last week, leading Mumbai Police to detain a suspect from Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The case underscores the increasing use of celebrity extortion attempts linked to public figures, drawing attention to the need for increased security around high-profile individuals.
Sohail Pasha Arrested for Extorting Salman Khan
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