Shah Rukh Khan Death Threat: Lawyer Faizan Khan Arrested for Tracking Aryan Khan's Movements, Extortion Demand Sparks Major Security Upgrade
The Maharashtra government has granted Y-plus security to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan Khan after a chilling death threat was sent to them. The accused is a lawyer from Raipur, reportedly Faizan Khan. An investigation by Mumbai Police nabbed the accused. This case has sent shock waves through Bollywood and has raised concerns regarding the safety of high-profile celebrities.
Details of the Threat
Anonymous Call: Faizan Khan made an anonymous call on November 7, threatening Shah Rukh Khan's life and demanding ₹50 lakh in extortion.
Traced by Police: The call was traced to Raipur, where investigators found that the phone used belonged to Faizan. Although he claimed the device was stolen, forensic analysis proved otherwise.
Accused Kept Tabs on Aryan Khan
Faizan was found to be closely surveilling Shah Rukh Khan's family on the Internet, especially Aryan Khan.
Sensitive Information: Faizan searched for information about the security and movement of the family.
Monitoring Aryan Khan: He is monitoring the activities of Aryan Khan, which alerted the security people to potential risks towards the family.
While being questioned, Faizan's responses showed contradictions that were deepening the investigation.
History with Shah Rukh Khan
Adding another twist, Faizan reportedly had a history with Shah Rukh Khan. In the past, he had lodged a complaint against the actor over a dialogue related to deer hunting in the 1994 film Anjaam.
Security Arrangements
After the threat, Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan have been given Y-plus security cover that includes round-the-clock protection by CRPF personnel.
Maharashtra Government Focus: Now, the safety of the Bollywood star and his family will take precedence.
Fans Impacted: This incident has made fans truly worry about the weak points that public figures have.
Impact on Bollywood
The increasing use of technology has again been misused to attack celebrities. The second reason is that maintaining privacy or safety with digital celebrities is a challenge for the high-profiled ones.
Shah Rukh Khan's Work Updates
Amid the controversy, Shah Rukh Khan continues to focus on his professional commitments. He recently announced Aryan Khan’s directorial debut with a Netflix series produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, set to release in 2025.