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Crime
Bengaluru IITian Arrested in Ayushmann Khurrana Threat Probe
✍️ Filmibeat
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 04:33 AM
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Police in Bengaluru have detained an IIT graduate suspected of issuing threats against actor Ayushmann Khurrana, with investigators also examining possible ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Police in Bengaluru announced the arrest of a Bengaluru‑based Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) graduate in connection with a threat case involving Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana. The suspect was taken into custody after investigators linked him to messages that allegedly targeted the actor.
Law enforcement officials said the arrest is part of a broader probe into the source of the threats, which have raised concerns about the safety of public personalities. While details of the alleged threat remain limited, the police have confirmed that the detained individual is being questioned about his role in the case.
In addition to the primary investigation, authorities are exploring whether the arrested IITian has any association with the criminal network headed by Lawrence Bishnoi, a figure known for extortion and other illegal activities in the region. Detectives have not yet disclosed any concrete evidence of such a link.
The case remains under active investigation, and police have indicated that further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Law enforcement officials said the arrest is part of a broader probe into the source of the threats, which have raised concerns about the safety of public personalities. While details of the alleged threat remain limited, the police have confirmed that the detained individual is being questioned about his role in the case.
In addition to the primary investigation, authorities are exploring whether the arrested IITian has any association with the criminal network headed by Lawrence Bishnoi, a figure known for extortion and other illegal activities in the region. Detectives have not yet disclosed any concrete evidence of such a link.
The case remains under active investigation, and police have indicated that further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.