Kapil Sharma receives death threat after Rajpal Yadav, Sugandha Mishra, Remo D'Souza; sender warns of killing his family

Comedian Kapil Sharma has become the latest target of a death threat, joining Rajpal Yadav, Sugandha Mishra, and Remo D'Souza, who had previously received similar threats. The menacing message warned that Kapil Sharma, along with his family, colleagues, relatives, and even neighbours, would be killed.

Mumbai police have taken action and are filing an FIR based on complaints from Kapil Sharma and Rajpal Yadav. A non-cognizable offense has been registered in response to Sugandha Mishra's complaint, while Remo D'Souza has also notified the authorities about the threatening email he received. According to the report, each received the death threat at separate times, rather than simultaneously.

The email reads, "We are monitoring your recent activities and we believe it is important that we bring to your attention a sensitive matter. This is not a publicity stunt or an attempt to harass you, we urge you to treat this message with utmost seriousness and confidentiality." The sender signed off as 'BISHNU'.

Of late, Mumbai police have been on an increased level of vigilance as the law and order of the city seems to be shaken particularly after the fatal attack on politician Baba Siddique, threats to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, and the recent knife attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. Earlier, Baba Siddique was shot dead near his house in the Bandra area of Mumbai in October last year. The responsibility for the murder was claimed by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's gang. Salman, on his part, beefed up his security, even installing bullet-proof windows on his balcony.

A week ago, Saif was attacked by an assailant who barged into his Bandra house through his youngest son, Jeh's room during the early hours of Thursday. The actor reportedly went to the hospital on his own and was accompanied by his son Taimur. As per media reports, doctors removed the 2.5 inches of knife from his wound. The actor was stabbed multiple times in an attempt to fight off the accused. The actor sustained six stab wounds, two of which were said to be serious as they were closer to his spine.

(With inputs from IANS)