Mumbai Police recently apprehended **Azam Mohammed Mustafa**, a **resident of Bandra East**, following a threat to Bollywood megastar **Salman Khan’s life** alongside a demand for a **ransom of Rs 2 crore**. The arrest, which took place on Wednesday, came just a day after the Mumbai Traffic Police received a threatening message from an unknown sender, who claimed that the actor would face serious harm if he did not comply with the monetary demand. Upon further investigation, police identified Mustafa as the source of this disturbing threat, leading to his swift arrest.
This latest arrest adds to a concerning history of threats faced by Khan. Just a day earlier, police in **Noida** had detained **Mohammad Tayyab**, a 20-year-old man accused of making similar threats against both Salman Khan and **Bandra East NCP MLA Zeeshan Siddique**. Siddique, whose father, **former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique**, was tragically killed on October 12, was also allegedly contacted with ransom demands alongside Khan. Both arrests underscore the repeated targeting of Khan by individuals seeking financial gains or making threatening statements, pointing to a more complex web of intimidation tactics aimed at the Bollywood actor and other high-profile individuals in Mumbai.
This isn’t the first time Khan has encountered such intimidation. In **2022**, a threatening letter was discovered on a bench near his residence at **Galaxy Apartments** in Bandra West, sparking significant concerns about his security. This was followed by an email reportedly from **gangster Goldy Brar** in March 2023, heightening fears of imminent harm. Security concerns escalated further in April when suspected **Bishnoi gang members** allegedly fired shots outside Khan’s Bandra home, a serious act that underscored the threats looming over the actor.
Additionally, Khan’s **Panvel farmhouse** faced security breaches earlier this year, as two unidentified individuals attempted to trespass using forged identities. The series of incidents has prompted heightened vigilance and a substantial security presence around Khan’s residence to ensure his safety. Given the persistent nature of these threats, police and local authorities have committed to extensive investigations and continuous security reinforcements around Khan’s properties, aiming to prevent any potential incidents and bring those involved in such threatening activities to justice.
