MUMBAI, February 14, 2026 — The Mumbai film industry is on high alert after a series of chilling extortion threats and violent incidents linked to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. In the latest escalation, an operative identified as Harry Boxer (Hari Chand Jaat) issued a fresh audio warning targeting actor Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Rohit Shetty, specifically threatening to “eliminate” their ground staff and managers.+1
This development follows a high-tension month for Bollywood, during which several rounds were fired at Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence on February 1, and an extortion demand for over ₹10 crore was sent to Ranveer Singh’s team.
A Strategy of Intimidation: Targeting the Staff
The threat, delivered via a WhatsApp voice note and routed through a VPN to mask the sender’s location, marks a disturbing shift in the gang’s tactics. Rather than threatening the stars directly, the caller claimed to have “complete details” of every manager, assistant, and employee working under the duo.+1
“We have details of where they live, when they leave for office, and where their families stay,” the audio message stated. “We won’t say anything to you directly. We will start targeting the people who work under you. Then you will come to your senses.”+1
The operative mocked Singh for his recent public stance of advising citizens to cooperate with law enforcement, sneering at the actor for seeking police protection himself. The gang’s message to the wider industry was clear: “Fall in line” or face the consequences of ignoring their demands.
The “Harry Boxer” Connection
Mumbai Police believe the voice in the clips belongs to Harry Boxer, a former boxing coach from Rajasthan who fled India in 2022 and is reportedly operating from Canada. Boxer is a key operative for the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate and has been linked to previous attacks, including a firing incident at a cafe in Canada owned by comedian Kapil Sharma in late 2025.
In the audio, Boxer also claimed responsibility for a recent shooting at a shop in Portugal, framing it as a “punishment” for the owner’s alleged exploitation of Indian migrant workers. This international posturing is seen by investigators as an attempt to project the gang’s global reach and instill fear in high-profile targets back home.
Escalating Security and Police Investigation
The Mumbai Crime Branch has recorded statements from both Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty. Both celebrities have reportedly denied having any prior communication or “deals” with the gang, despite the operative’s claims that Singh had “gone back on his word.”
In response to the threats:
- Heightened Security: Armed private guards and Mumbai Police personnel have been stationed at Ranveer Singh’s South Mumbai residence, leading to concerns from his housing society about the presence of weapons in common areas.
- FIR and Arrests: While a formal FIR for the latest audio clip is being finalized, police have already arrested five individuals in connection with the February 1 firing at Rohit Shetty’s home.
- Technical Analysis: Experts are analyzing the audio to determine if it is a genuine recording or an AI-generated deepfake, a growing concern in modern extortion cases.
A Growing Hit List
The Bishnoi gang’s “hit list” appears to be expanding. Beyond Singh and Shetty, other personalities including actor Aayush Sharma (Salman Khan’s brother-in-law) and Punjabi star Himanshi Khurana have reportedly received extortion demands in recent days. Khurana was allegedly told to pay ₹10 crore or face “dire consequences.”+1
As the Mumbai Police coordinate with central agencies and international counterparts, the industry remains in the grip of a security crisis reminiscent of the 1990s underworld era.
