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Tusshar Kapoor receives Rs 5-crore extortion threat allegedly linked to Bishnoi gang

Tusshar Kapoor receives Rs 5-crore extortion threat allegedly linked to Bishnoi gang

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Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor reported to Mumbai police that he received a phone call demanding Rs 5 crore, with the caller claiming to be Harry Boxer and alleging links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police investigations noted that a voice‑sample comparison cast doubt on the caller’s claimed identity, and authorities consider the threat may be a hoax. Kapoor has approached the police following the threatening call.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor allegedly received a ₹5 crore extortion threat from someone claiming to be Harry Boxer. A voice comparison reportedly found no match with official samples.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 1 outlet

    Mumbai: Hindi film industry actor Tusshar Kapoor has allegedly received an extortion threat demanding Rs 5 crore from someone claiming to be Harry Boxer, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Following the threat, the actor, son of Jeetendra, alerted the Mumbai Police. A preliminary investigation…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 1 outlet

    Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor has received an extortion threat demanding Rs 5 crore from a caller claiming to be Harry Boxer, a member of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's gang, according to media reports. Kapoor approached the Mumbai Police after receiving the threatening call. The matter was…

    — The Pioneer

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Mumbai: Hindi film industry actor Tusshar Kapoor has allegedly received an extortion threat demanding Rs 5 crore from someone claiming to be Harry Boxer, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Following the threat, the actor, son of Jeetendra, alerted the Mumbai Police. A preliminary investigation…

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Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) Current article

Tusshar Kapoor receives Rs 5-crore extortion threat allegedly linked to Bishnoi gang

Mumbai: Hindi film industry actor Tusshar Kapoor has allegedly received an extortion threat demanding Rs 5 crore from someone claiming to be Harry Boxer, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Following the threat, the actor, son of Jeetendra, alerted the Mumbai Police. A preliminary investigation…

The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer

Tusshar Kapoor receives Rs 5 crore extortion threat from man claiming links to Bishnoi gang

Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor has received an extortion threat demanding Rs 5 crore from a caller claiming to be Harry Boxer, a member of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's gang, according to media reports. Kapoor approached the Mumbai Police after receiving the threatening call. The matter was…

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